About to go get my new family member!

[sid101]

So soon I will be heading off to more-than-likely buy the new member of our family, Sid. Before I choose one out, what could you guys help me out with in choosing one? What should I look for in the Beardie before purchase?
Thanks!

 

[FishboneNC]

Congratulations! Or almost!

Look at their eyes!
Bright but not glossy, you should be able to see ALL parts of the eye, not a glossy bulb!
It should be a little plumper than the rest. Don't worry about the one shedding, that's a good sign he's/she's eating good and it's growing....as long as the eyes look good.

Look for one that's alert, but not nervous...they might all act nervous, just choose one that is less nervous, but not lethargic!
Just watch them for a while, no sudden movements...and don't tap on the glass!

Of course, the one that comes to the edge of the glass and looks at you...has just CHOSE you!

Ask if you can just put your hand in the tank, very slowly, just leave your hand there...the one that doesn't run away and/or 'taste' you with their tongue is YOURS!

Holding them?
They all might be skid-ish/jumpy, babies are all skid-ish but the calm one or the one that's calmer than the others.......is THE ONE!

Is your tank/home ready?
Tell us about it.
Light? Reptisun 10.0 tube florescent, not the coil bulb
Substrate? (whats on the floor)
Food?
Hot side temperatures and cool side temps? Ceramic base light fixture and a light bulb or ceramic heater, not a heating pad or heating rock.
And how your measuring those temps? Probe thermometer or dial type...which is in-accurate.

 

[FishboneNC]

Oh, and about the name Sid...great name, nothing wrong with it, but wait until you see him/her!
Keep that option open!

When I went to get mine, there were two to choose from, I had every intention of naming him/her Tesla, after the scientist.
The name Angel also was in my mind.

After talking to him...(the female was WAY too jumpy), and calling him Tesla, he looked at me funny, half cocking his head..gave me that 'beardie stink eye'!

He decided he liked ANGEL better! Angel, from the TV series!

 

[mustang611]

Look for the one that is active, curious and follows your movements. Be sure it has all its toes and tail. It's tail should be held high and curled (if it's a juvenile or baby) to show that it is alert and healthy.