Hi there! This is my first post, and I'm excited to be on the forum!
I am a major reptile lover, but unfortunately, I haven't had many chances with owning animals, due to my family being slightly creeped out. I have taken care of other people's pets, and I have a lot of experience with tortoises, but I've always loved beardies.
Recently, I visited a store in my area to look at some tortoises, but I ended up falling in love with a five year old beardie up for sale. He was very sweet and I really took a liking to him.
I just have a small problem.
My family doesn't really like insects. I've taken care of tortoises, and it's gone well because of the fact that they eat a vegetable-based diet. On the other hand, beardies eat insects, and with having to bring crickets and roaches into the house, I don't want my family to be upset. (Also I've had bad experiences with crickets hurting geckos and even killing some anoles, so I'm reluctant to bring them in).
Do you have any suggestions on a staple food I can feed my beardy, that might not be too much of a hassle? I was thinking of redworms and earthworms, but I wasn't sure if they were a good staple to feed an adult beardy. I'll try to post some pictures of him if possible.
Thank you!
I am a major reptile lover, but unfortunately, I haven't had many chances with owning animals, due to my family being slightly creeped out. I have taken care of other people's pets, and I have a lot of experience with tortoises, but I've always loved beardies.
Recently, I visited a store in my area to look at some tortoises, but I ended up falling in love with a five year old beardie up for sale. He was very sweet and I really took a liking to him.
I just have a small problem.
My family doesn't really like insects. I've taken care of tortoises, and it's gone well because of the fact that they eat a vegetable-based diet. On the other hand, beardies eat insects, and with having to bring crickets and roaches into the house, I don't want my family to be upset. (Also I've had bad experiences with crickets hurting geckos and even killing some anoles, so I'm reluctant to bring them in).
Do you have any suggestions on a staple food I can feed my beardy, that might not be too much of a hassle? I was thinking of redworms and earthworms, but I wasn't sure if they were a good staple to feed an adult beardy. I'll try to post some pictures of him if possible.
Thank you!