So, firstly, I'd like to introduce myself, my name is Emily, but you can call be Enderess if you like. (Or you can call me anything in general.) I am here for an obvious reason. I might be getting a bearded dragon. My first pet was a rat, (I know, it isn't a reptile, so yes, this will be like stepping into new territory for me. I love my rats) more like all of them that I have owned, but my main problem, is that they die in about a year or two. Trust me, it is really annoying and sad when a rat dies, because you get so attached, and then, poof, it is gone. So, I went on the quest to find another pet that was social enough that you could take it out for at least a half hour, and that is when I found out about bearded dragons. The have many benefits, like:
- No allergies, since my dad and my sister develop allergies for practically anything that has fur.
- They can be held, since that is one of the most fun things to do with animals, hold them, and see what adventures can be had together.
- They are not nocturnal, unlike rats, who keep me up at night.
- They can live for 8 - 12 years (under proper living conditions)
And to be honest, there are many more things I could add, but I don't want to make it too long though. Overall, my parents seem very supportive of this, and later today are taking me to the pet store to look at one, not get one though (I am not fully ready yet.) I am currently still doing research though, since I want to give it decent living conditions, and a whole lot of love. I did take the quiz on this site (or another one, I don't remember) and got 10/10, but I still don't think I am ready, so I am still researching. I still have some questions, that would make me very happy if you could answer them.
- Can I use a 50 gal. fish tank?
I'll post pictures so you can see the size, but currently I cannot, since it is in my families' storage unit.
- Is reptigrass better than sand?
I'm positive that it is, but this is a burning question that I have.
- How much are you supposed to feed an adult dragon in one day?
I really would like to know this one, since it is my first reptile I might get, I'm probably getting an adult (or close to adult) dragon.
- If I can't use the fish tank, how much would a good sized tank cost me?
Since I live in Spokane, Washington, It is hard to find much on craigslist for me, of course, I still will keep looking.
- What time should the tank's light source be turned off?
I normally turn off my bedroom lights at 9:00 PM, so if I get a beardie, should I turn off his lights at 9:00?
- Male or female?
I only want one (as of now), so which should I get.
- Finally, do they have to eat live bugs?
This is for my mom, since, well, I don't really mind, but, can the bugs they eat be dead? Probably not, but my mom just HATES live bug eating, but she says it is my responsibility, so she wont care too much because she wont have to feed it
Sorry for the heap of questions, but as everyone I know says, I am a curious person. I'm getting exited for if I get one (probably, since my mom and dad seem fine with it.) Also, thanks for this site, it has taught me a lot about bearded dragons, and thanks to the members and beardie owners, for replying to people's questions, and helping others! Thanks for your time, and feel free to ask questions about any of my questions! Thanks! 8)
- Emily (or Enderess, if you prefer)
- No allergies, since my dad and my sister develop allergies for practically anything that has fur.
- They can be held, since that is one of the most fun things to do with animals, hold them, and see what adventures can be had together.
- They are not nocturnal, unlike rats, who keep me up at night.
- They can live for 8 - 12 years (under proper living conditions)
And to be honest, there are many more things I could add, but I don't want to make it too long though. Overall, my parents seem very supportive of this, and later today are taking me to the pet store to look at one, not get one though (I am not fully ready yet.) I am currently still doing research though, since I want to give it decent living conditions, and a whole lot of love. I did take the quiz on this site (or another one, I don't remember) and got 10/10, but I still don't think I am ready, so I am still researching. I still have some questions, that would make me very happy if you could answer them.
- Can I use a 50 gal. fish tank?
I'll post pictures so you can see the size, but currently I cannot, since it is in my families' storage unit.
- Is reptigrass better than sand?
I'm positive that it is, but this is a burning question that I have.
- How much are you supposed to feed an adult dragon in one day?
I really would like to know this one, since it is my first reptile I might get, I'm probably getting an adult (or close to adult) dragon.
- If I can't use the fish tank, how much would a good sized tank cost me?
Since I live in Spokane, Washington, It is hard to find much on craigslist for me, of course, I still will keep looking.
- What time should the tank's light source be turned off?
I normally turn off my bedroom lights at 9:00 PM, so if I get a beardie, should I turn off his lights at 9:00?
- Male or female?
I only want one (as of now), so which should I get.
- Finally, do they have to eat live bugs?
This is for my mom, since, well, I don't really mind, but, can the bugs they eat be dead? Probably not, but my mom just HATES live bug eating, but she says it is my responsibility, so she wont care too much because she wont have to feed it
Sorry for the heap of questions, but as everyone I know says, I am a curious person. I'm getting exited for if I get one (probably, since my mom and dad seem fine with it.) Also, thanks for this site, it has taught me a lot about bearded dragons, and thanks to the members and beardie owners, for replying to people's questions, and helping others! Thanks for your time, and feel free to ask questions about any of my questions! Thanks! 8)
- Emily (or Enderess, if you prefer)