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Kaalin

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Hey everyone!

My name is Lorna and I live in Scotland with my family, which includes my 5 year old daughter. We have over the past year been discussing owning a pet, and of course obviously (considering here I am posting) we have decided on a Bearded Dragon. We are all really excited that we have finally all agreed on a type of pet we all love, due to allergies and fears it did take us a while lol. The moment of truth came when we visited a zoo type thing and got to meet and cuddle their own lovely bearded dragon.

After lurking and just reading for a few weeks I decided that I should quickly put up a post, as I hoping that you guys will be my home away from home during my beardie adventure!

Our plan is to adopt a baby in september, which is soooo far away and is definately dragging in. The reason for the long wait is because we are going on a two week vacation and have decided that we don't trust anyone enough that we know to look after her/him while he/she is still young, also I don't want to stress any animal out by settling them in and dissapearing for a while. So for now I will just be reading, being completely over excited and loving every minute of the build up to a new addition to our family.

I am hoping to pick up advice on the best equipment etc during my time over the next two months and I hope to make some new friends. We have all the money we require for setup just sitting in the bank ready to go, I think I might be the only person looking forward to coming home from a holiday they haven't even been on yet haha!
 

Omnomnami

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Welcome! :)

Bummer you can't get your beardie sooner! You'll be a pro from all the reading by the time you get one though hehe. 8)
 

snowdrop

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Hi and welcome!

Since you have been reading i'm sure you know about not using sand etc. I'm in Northern Ireland and i jsut a tip for bulbs, the petshops sell repti glo which isn't great the repti sun is the better make but it's expensive you can get the arcadia 12% on ebay, for £24.99 and it's aas good as the reptisun which costs £34.99. Also i am at least half hour drive from the nearest supplier of live foods and as i don't drive i now order all my live food online from and english company, livefoodsdirect, they post first class if you order before 12 and i always get it the next day and there's no postage charge. I have never had any problems with them.

I waited nearly 3 months before i got rexie and this site was what helped me! I know have 3 dragons 2 of which i rescued! When you baby dragon get to know you and trust you you will really see how class they are.

And dragons snuggles rule!
 

Kaalin

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Thanks again, yes the wait might just be the death of me, ah well at least I get a nice 2 week holiday in the sun and then my very on BD.... quite an adventurous september in store for me :D

Love all the information snowdrop I will definately stay away from the replti glo, thanks! I will check out that website... it has been hard sourcing uk websites for live food, so adding another to my list to check into is a HUGE help :)
 

Kaalin

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Woohooo indeed... We have been trying to have a family holiday somewhere warm and sunny for a few years, so it is definately one that is needed hehe!
 
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