haydnparsons
New member
Hi,
As from the title you’ll know this would be my first lizard. Fortunately I’ve been into reptiles for a while now and currently own a few snakes, a ball python and a boa constrictor. After having a lot of enjoyment from my snakes and continuous visits to the reptile stores, I’ve definitely wanted to get further into reptiles and from the little information I know a bearded dragon is a the best first lizard pet. I’ve researched into them and they seem very cool and social, ease of care and they get a decent size.
I have a few questions that I’m hoping people can help me with;
1- I think if I was to get a bearded dragon I would get a pair, they always seem to be paired in stores. Would this be a good idea? Will they get any benefit from being paired to alone? is it better to get male and female or keep the sex the same?
2- How fast will they grow? As stated above I currently own a red tailed boa, he is growing rapidly, I’m constantly checking him against his vivarium to see if he needs upgrades. I would only buy a bearded dragon from baby/early juve, how soon usually would you have to upgrade?
3-finally, is there anything to be careful of/recommended for first time bearded dragons keepers.
Thanks in advance to all replies.
Cheers
Haydn.
As from the title you’ll know this would be my first lizard. Fortunately I’ve been into reptiles for a while now and currently own a few snakes, a ball python and a boa constrictor. After having a lot of enjoyment from my snakes and continuous visits to the reptile stores, I’ve definitely wanted to get further into reptiles and from the little information I know a bearded dragon is a the best first lizard pet. I’ve researched into them and they seem very cool and social, ease of care and they get a decent size.
I have a few questions that I’m hoping people can help me with;
1- I think if I was to get a bearded dragon I would get a pair, they always seem to be paired in stores. Would this be a good idea? Will they get any benefit from being paired to alone? is it better to get male and female or keep the sex the same?
2- How fast will they grow? As stated above I currently own a red tailed boa, he is growing rapidly, I’m constantly checking him against his vivarium to see if he needs upgrades. I would only buy a bearded dragon from baby/early juve, how soon usually would you have to upgrade?
3-finally, is there anything to be careful of/recommended for first time bearded dragons keepers.
Thanks in advance to all replies.
Cheers
Haydn.