Iago_Morgan
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Hi all
My name's Iago, and I will be getting my first beardie soon. I saw him at the pet shop the other day and fell in love with him. But first I want to fully educate myself and make sure I know what I'm getting myself into.
Currently we (my wife and I) own a desert tortoise named Mortimer. He lives in a giant kiddie pool in our bedroom. The main thing I'm concerned about is whether or not I can keep the two together. I have read that keeping a beardie with another reptile can spell trouble, but I'm wondering if that holds true when the other reptile has armor. Also, there is the fact that this particular beardie and mortimer were roomies at the pet store. Not that I fully trust the store owner's judgement (he claims that salmonella is limited to reptiles who live in 'wet' environments). What do you guys think? Obviously the pool will have to be modified. Any other tidbits of interest to a first time beardie owner would be greatly appreciated.
Nice to meet you all!
Iago
My name's Iago, and I will be getting my first beardie soon. I saw him at the pet shop the other day and fell in love with him. But first I want to fully educate myself and make sure I know what I'm getting myself into.
Currently we (my wife and I) own a desert tortoise named Mortimer. He lives in a giant kiddie pool in our bedroom. The main thing I'm concerned about is whether or not I can keep the two together. I have read that keeping a beardie with another reptile can spell trouble, but I'm wondering if that holds true when the other reptile has armor. Also, there is the fact that this particular beardie and mortimer were roomies at the pet store. Not that I fully trust the store owner's judgement (he claims that salmonella is limited to reptiles who live in 'wet' environments). What do you guys think? Obviously the pool will have to be modified. Any other tidbits of interest to a first time beardie owner would be greatly appreciated.
Nice to meet you all!
Iago