research iguanas vs dragon

[Paradon]

If you are looking for something fun and personable, I think bearded dragons are a really great choice. They are very entertaining and have a great personality. I've heard that ackies monitors also are really great. They are just like bearded dragons, except they are monitor lizards. That is a really great choice if you are looking for something like a monitor lizards, but have a personality and size of bearded dragons. They don't get as big as some of the monitor species, so it's cheaper to keep in the long run. The initial cost is a little more than other monitors, but the food bill will add up once the larger monitor species reaches full size. Monitors eat a ton just like bearded dragons, not to mention the very large species. Hope this help!

 

[liftn]

thank you! great post!

 

[Paradon]

I'm just trying to show you what other options that are out there... :wink:

 

[Ronzie]

Being around iguanas thoughout my childhood and then with a friend when I was older I never really experenced any other type of lizard.
But now that I have a beardie, I don't really want an iguana anymore. I've been wanting one since about 1975 when I was 10. Just my personal feelings now.
I have really nothing bad to say about iguanas because the ones I was lucky to be around were very tame and big sucks. All were handled and out of their cage daily being treated like a family dog.
Whichever you decide, sounds like you've done some reseach.
One plus is that iguanas are vegetarians and laid back. But beardies have a better personality and more enjoyable imo.

 

[maytes]

My iggy grew to 6 feet,broke out of the cage and ate my cat and bird!!! Stay away from iggys. The firemen were called to control him-he was huge and nasty and frightful. I hate them,a lesson learned.