I just turned 52. I got my beardie last October. Best thing I ever did. I also have a cat, dog and tropical fish. I have gotten into tropical vivariums w/ the intention of getting some dart frogs. Got the tank up and running w/ waterfall and some fine jeweled orchids. While waiting for the plants to grow a little and fill out the tank my husband who thought I was going crazy found 2 toads he fell in love w/ so now we had have added to our family. I still have an empty 29 gallon tank I had Lucy my beardie in when I first got her. That will be my next winter project since it gets so cold here in Minnesota. I haven't decided yet if I'll go tropical or get another beadie to cuddle. I may still what my dart frogs.