newbiebeardie
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Hi there Im Steph
I am a soon to be new beardie owner wanted to do lots of reasearch on them before he/she actually arrived as of course all good responsible pet purchasers should. The name will most likely be Charlie at the request of my 6 year old son who is obsessed with Charlie and Lola even now.
Im taking my kids to see some again today and the husband make sure everyones happy and then we'll by the set up get it all ready before we actually pick our new family member up. Im a child minder and we already have rabbits and fish who are much loved and treated well by everyone. Needless to say any child who mistreated my animals would be out on their ear immediatly. I fell in love with beardies about 6 months ago on a first visit to Shirleys in Oxford when they let me hold a juvenile and have been besotted ever since, much to the surprise of my husband who thought I went more for cute and furry animals. I think the fact I am not mad on snakes may have been part of the cause for his surprise but well they are a completely different animal and so playful. I can't believe the day is almost here that Ill go and pick up my new little friend I am sssssssssooooooooo excited
I have a couple of questions which I think only beardie owners can really help me best with. The first one probably obvious is which substrate???? Now I know most of you will be saying NOT SAND!!! I have read in several places its not especially good for their little tums if they ingest it as they get impacted so what do you think I ought to go for ???? If you can say what you think and why you like it compared to other things it would help me to make an educated decision instead of a stab in the dark.
I am opting for a lone dragon rather than a pair s/he would get a lot of attention and I read they can become terrotorial and possessive of their owners due to the strong bond which can cause a pair to fight. Thoughts please I want to make sure my baby is happy and if it means s/he needs a beardie playmate then that is fine.
Last question I also read that pesticide exposure is really bad hense not giving them any bugs from the wild but does that mean any veg or leafies ought to be organic or is washing before hand adequate?? Also am I right in thinking they are better off being given bottled mineral water as this one has varied between books and sites. Most places say they are not great drinkers and a spray is a good idea would a plant sprayer be ok for this??
Sorry to bombard you all but I want to get everything right for my baby and give him or her the very best possible care I can and that will only come with education no one can offer me better than exsisting owners so forgive me if i end up on here every day asking things I thank you in advance for your patience and support.
Thanks for your time
Newbie Steph xxx
I am a soon to be new beardie owner wanted to do lots of reasearch on them before he/she actually arrived as of course all good responsible pet purchasers should. The name will most likely be Charlie at the request of my 6 year old son who is obsessed with Charlie and Lola even now.
Im taking my kids to see some again today and the husband make sure everyones happy and then we'll by the set up get it all ready before we actually pick our new family member up. Im a child minder and we already have rabbits and fish who are much loved and treated well by everyone. Needless to say any child who mistreated my animals would be out on their ear immediatly. I fell in love with beardies about 6 months ago on a first visit to Shirleys in Oxford when they let me hold a juvenile and have been besotted ever since, much to the surprise of my husband who thought I went more for cute and furry animals. I think the fact I am not mad on snakes may have been part of the cause for his surprise but well they are a completely different animal and so playful. I can't believe the day is almost here that Ill go and pick up my new little friend I am sssssssssooooooooo excited
I have a couple of questions which I think only beardie owners can really help me best with. The first one probably obvious is which substrate???? Now I know most of you will be saying NOT SAND!!! I have read in several places its not especially good for their little tums if they ingest it as they get impacted so what do you think I ought to go for ???? If you can say what you think and why you like it compared to other things it would help me to make an educated decision instead of a stab in the dark.
I am opting for a lone dragon rather than a pair s/he would get a lot of attention and I read they can become terrotorial and possessive of their owners due to the strong bond which can cause a pair to fight. Thoughts please I want to make sure my baby is happy and if it means s/he needs a beardie playmate then that is fine.
Last question I also read that pesticide exposure is really bad hense not giving them any bugs from the wild but does that mean any veg or leafies ought to be organic or is washing before hand adequate?? Also am I right in thinking they are better off being given bottled mineral water as this one has varied between books and sites. Most places say they are not great drinkers and a spray is a good idea would a plant sprayer be ok for this??
Sorry to bombard you all but I want to get everything right for my baby and give him or her the very best possible care I can and that will only come with education no one can offer me better than exsisting owners so forgive me if i end up on here every day asking things I thank you in advance for your patience and support.
Thanks for your time
Newbie Steph xxx