New beardie!

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rallysman

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We got this little guy today. I've been reading on them and wanting one for a while, but this one just stood out. Rallysb1tch was the biggest reason, she got me liking them. This is my first lizard, so what are some pointers. I've read the basics, I just want to know from people who have had these what I should do/expect. Thanks:) Here is a pic of the little guy.

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Cute little guy. I'm debateing about getting one myself.
 
cute little fella. they grow so dang quick though. the ones at work seem to grow an inch over night.
 
HAHA, its just a lil baby. I have had mine now for a couple months and they are just the most lovable lil creatures. Mine is in my room, and I let it out all of the time to let it get excersise and just play. They are really good jumpers so watch out on open lids for the tank. Veggies, kale, carrots, summer sqaush, collard greens, are always good for food, but if you use veggies, make sure you use sprays made for lizards to put on it that adds minerals and vitamins and all the good stuff. Gut load your crickets, or you can also spray that spray on the crickets too. They also love to go after anything that is green, or anything that moves. When I let mine out in the room, it loves to jump and climb its way up my 3 foot tall stands and draws to sit and view my tanks. Watch out for heat rocks and lizard heat pads for they can burn your beardie. Try getting a reguar human heat pad. The lil books that tell you how to take care of beardies are usual pretty good and they are a very friendly and pretty hardy lizard.

Heres mine enjoyng some bubbles of my bug tank, which I just took down.

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awesome! thanks for the info:)
I really like this little thing, its so cute! lol
 
Another thing about them is that when they do their 'business'', it is absolutley the worst smell. You would swear that an actual person went into the room and did a number 2. So try to clean and get that out of there are soon as you are able to. They are also pretty good at sitting in one area, this is good for you can put them on your shoulder and they'll just sit there as you walk around the house to do whatever.

IMO, one of the coolest things about them is their spikes sticking off of the sides of their bellys and chin. They look deadly and sharp, but they are just really soft and squishy.
 
So how many water changes and gravel vacs will I need to do? can I put tinfoil barbs in there to eat the crap, or do i just have to remove it?
 
Has you new little friend done the "beardie wave" yet.................you'll know what i am talking about soon if he/she has not done it yet:woot:
 
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