Nice video! Didn't realize you had your own channel until the last couple videos on the GoHerping channel. I think this is an honest explanation of why beardies are a little more complicated than people often believe. They're not as much difficult as they are time-consuming & like you said, complex.
I totally agree with this!! Personally if you want a beardie to thrive the should be out every 1-2 days for 20-60 mins, they get big so small children can be scared of them, and need a 75-125 gallon tank
Great video, this information is very good for someone just entering the hobby. Sorry I haven’t been watching your videos lately, I didn’t see you were uploading them for some reason:/
I completely agree with you. To be honest though, one of my first reptiles was a bearded dragon. She's still doing well and is healthy after 7 years, though!
We can’t have non Australian reptiles where I live ( Victoria ) I’m so glad I can have my beardie even though she has special needs ( sadly she has adv) she’s just so amazing
Adenovirus/Atadenovirus, It's a disease that beardies often have and currently there is no cure for it. It' pretty contagious and life-threatening to my knowledge. I believe most beardies with it don't live very long. www.thesprucepets.com/atadenovirus-adv-in-bearded-dragons-1238407
A beardie was my first reptile, and my Santa lived till the age of 8. I have a gargoyle gecko who I consider easier to care for, but he is a long-time commitment which some people may not be willing to commit to. (Im not sure how long leos live). Some people are fine with a little challenge and enjoy taking care of their pets. I guess what I’m saying is that it’s the right pet for the right person, as it is with every pet.
I agree. The main point of this video was to point out some important aspects of bearded dragon husbandry for new keepers or people planning on getting beardies.
100% agree as they maybe very chill reptiles no reptile really is a "beginner" reptile but there are def more advanced kinds and more dangerous kinds. they all have different needs and requirements and costs / time associated.
I´m getting a ball python for first reptile pet. I´m taking it as a baby, it hasn´t even shed for the first time yet, but i´ll take him after her first meal.I´ve done a lot of research. Do you think that it is a good begining reptile? Support from Spain!
I've just adopted my first beardie, Stella, who was a rescue from the Humane Society. She was kept in a small enclosure with two other larger bearded dragons, so though she is almost two years old, she is still only 11 1/2 inches long. I have been feeding her a diet largely composed of Superworms to help her pack on some grams and hopefully get up to a normal size, but she does have her "salad time" every day where I give her some chopped celery, bananas, and carrots. Is this what you would recommend, or should I try something else?
Yes! this is 100% something ive always thought! While my first reptile actually was a beardie (then another.. then another..) i do not believe they are a very good first lizard, at least not for someone whos luke warm on the idea and just trying it out. It will either be too much for the person or the person simply will be too ignorant on the matter to even know to do better, and the animal will suffer
I completely agree that they are not the best beginner reptile. My first reptile was a bearded dragon and it did take quite a bit of research and time. Leopard geckos are definitely the best beginner reptile.
I've been considering getting a Uro basically cuz I don't like the idea of keeping a bunch in insects that could potentially escape and cause trouble. Do you have any experience with them?
I do not, but I do have a Russian tortoise who is completely herbivorous, and feeding time is always easiest for him, so I can see the appeal in a uromastyx.
While people getting snakes that get around 4 feet and with lizards around 2 feet is considered big for a beginner. And a good beginning snake is a corn snake and the males get 3 to 4 feet long while females get around 4 to 5 feet
A strip light would be much better. You can provide more options for the animal, a UVB gradient, the animal doesn't have to bask 24/7 for it, and it's more stronger most of the time meaning you don't have to worry about somehow mounting a coil/compact bulb inside the enclosure at 6-8 inches away at the very least. Anything more than that and the beardie wouldn't be able to get the needed UVB. I'd recommend a Reptisun T5 HO 10.0 bulb at the very least. However, Arcadia is another good brand that I recommend even more than Reptisun since their bulbs are slightly higher quality and seem to last a lot longer. I'd personally suggest getting a calcium without D3, if you have a correct UVB source you wont need to use D3 since the animal will be getting that from it's proper lighting. In fact, if you supplement with D3 too much over time you risk an overdose. As far as brands go, repti-cal and zoomed are good.
I agree they are not beginjer reptiles theyre temps amd requirements I feel like can be hard to maintaine specially for beginners I want a rankins dragon tho! cuz those only,get a foot long
Yeah, I have considered it, but at the end of the day, I could get an invertebrate . . . or I could just get more snakes. Definitely the second option for me.
Understood. Ultimately, those things can be true, but its good to be aware of all of the ramifications I outlined in this video if you are a new keeper.
Really I was always told they r great beginner pets my friend bought me my boy Charlie about 3 years ago I was lied to Oo well he is a sweety scares the poor coffee girls kinda funny
Yeah as an owner I gotta say they aren't the best beginner, their needs are simple but very specific. Owning a female seems to come with a tiny bit more medical issues as well (i.e. egg laying complications), because of this I've only owned males to avoid that hassle.
I'm getting a bearded dragon as my first reptile I have proper housing proper diet proper lighting did 4 months of research my family has time, has money, I can take him out daily I'll soak him and dust his plants/worms I'm not discougared that I'll nkt take proper care of Rex
I have both a leopard gecko and a bearded dragon. I agree that beardies are a bit more complex (need a bigger tank, etc), but I feel like leopard geckos have their own quirks with correct husbandry and properly supplementing their food. My personal opinion is that owning a lizard is not rocket science, but it's also a commitment in terms of money and constantly doing your research. Anyway, thanks for the video!
I work at a reptile store. The amount of sick beardies I see is disgusting. Most of the time online, like in these videos, you see just the pretty healthy ones, but there is an ugly side to "pet keeping" which is really just uninformed people abusing and neglecting animals. Most of the time it is "well petco didn't tell me..." or they'll say "my 10 year old kid is responsible for him". No heating, no UV, no dietary supplements, no diversity in vegetables or bugs, and/or filthy conditions are very common among beardie owners.
I have fed mealies to beardies for years, and know plenty of experienced keepers who do so as well. Also, I have never heard that compact UVB is not ok for beardies.
Compact/coil UVB lights emit low wavelength UVB which is harmful to living cells, DNA ect. The lower the wavelength ,the more damage it can do. Low wavelength is stronger, making the bulb stronger, but it's also more damaging.
Amazing Animal Adventures, mealies arent much of a risk to beardies above 6 months since they are developed a bit more but it can be a risk if fed every day in large amounts since they have quite a bit of chitin compared to some other healthier foods. And yeah Compact bulbs aren't the best. They don't produce much UVB and it's also not exactly the most natural way of providing it since unlike a tube light it doesn't really provide a proper UVB gradient which is extremely important. There are some compact bulbs that can be used but it's much safer and better for the animal to use a tube light. I'd personally recommend at least a Reptisun T5 HO 10.0 UVB bulb, but Arcadia is also another choice which personaly I perfer a lot more.
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I never understood why beardies were labelled beginner reptiles
Nice video! Didn't realize you had your own channel until the last couple videos on the GoHerping channel. I think this is an honest explanation of why beardies are a little more complicated than people often believe. They're not as much difficult as they are time-consuming & like you said, complex.
Thanks! And cool, glad you finally found me!
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haha, watching you move your hands with the gecko and beardy on it was so funny, they just hung on for life while your hands moved up and down
I totally agree with this!! Personally if you want a beardie to thrive the should be out every 1-2 days for 20-60 mins, they get big so small children can be scared of them, and need a 75-125 gallon tank
Great video, this information is very good for someone just entering the hobby. Sorry I haven’t been watching your videos lately, I didn’t see you were uploading them for some reason:/
Glad you think so!
Awesome video 100% agree i love your channel.
Glad you liked it!
Leopard geckos aren't nocturnal, but crespecular. That means they're most active at dawn and dusk.
Whoops, excuse me, your totally right.
I completely agree with you. To be honest though, one of my first reptiles was a bearded dragon. She's still doing well and is healthy after 7 years, though!
It was one of my first as well. With proper research they generally do great!
We can’t have non Australian reptiles where I live ( Victoria ) I’m so glad I can have my beardie even though she has special needs ( sadly she has adv) she’s just so amazing
What is adv?
Adenovirus/Atadenovirus, It's a disease that beardies often have and currently there is no cure for it. It' pretty contagious and life-threatening to my knowledge. I believe most beardies with it don't live very long.
www.thesprucepets.com/atadenovirus-adv-in-bearded-dragons-1238407
A beardie was my first reptile, and my Santa lived till the age of 8. I have a gargoyle gecko who I consider easier to care for, but he is a long-time commitment which some people may not be willing to commit to. (Im not sure how long leos live). Some people are fine with a little challenge and enjoy taking care of their pets. I guess what I’m saying is that it’s the right pet for the right person, as it is with every pet.
I agree. The main point of this video was to point out some important aspects of bearded dragon husbandry for new keepers or people planning on getting beardies.
They are 100% not beginner reptiles. Out of all my reptiles my bearded dragon is the most complex and takes the most time out of my day.
100% agree as they maybe very chill reptiles no reptile really is a "beginner" reptile but there are def more advanced kinds and more dangerous kinds. they all have different needs and requirements and costs / time associated.
Why aren’t you as big as goherping!? You deserve more subs
Why can't everyone love reptiles?
I´m getting a ball python for first reptile pet. I´m taking it as a baby, it hasn´t even shed for the first time yet, but i´ll take him after her first meal.I´ve done a lot of research. Do you think that it is a good begining reptile?
Support from Spain!
Yeah, as long as you do your research and are careful when managing temperatures and humidities, you should be fine.
I've just adopted my first beardie, Stella, who was a rescue from the Humane Society. She was kept in a small enclosure with two other larger bearded dragons, so though she is almost two years old, she is still only 11 1/2 inches long. I have been feeding her a diet largely composed of Superworms to help her pack on some grams and hopefully get up to a normal size, but she does have her "salad time" every day where I give her some chopped celery, bananas, and carrots. Is this what you would recommend, or should I try something else?
Sounds good. Waxworms are also good for beefing them up.
Well said! totally agree
Yes! this is 100% something ive always thought! While my first reptile actually was a beardie (then another.. then another..) i do not believe they are a very good first lizard, at least not for someone whos luke warm on the idea and just trying it out. It will either be too much for the person or the person simply will be too ignorant on the matter to even know to do better, and the animal will suffer
Can you do a crested gecko video🙂
I don't own a crested gecko, unfortunately.
oh my, doughnuts... talk about a glow- up!!
Ethan! My Dragon will NOT eat anything that does not move. I know she is only a year old but still she is very picky do you have any tips??
What are your temps?
I completely agree that they are not the best beginner reptile. My first reptile was a bearded dragon and it did take quite a bit of research and time. Leopard geckos are definitely the best beginner reptile.
My first begginer reptile was a corn
I've been considering getting a Uro basically cuz I don't like the idea of keeping a bunch in insects that could potentially escape and cause trouble.
Do you have any experience with them?
I do not, but I do have a Russian tortoise who is completely herbivorous, and feeding time is always easiest for him, so I can see the appeal in a uromastyx.
Can they eat mice
With the right size, yes
Large beardies can have very small pinky mice, but only as an occasional treat.
Can you tell me exactly what I need to have a beardie I know basic stuff just the calcium and other supplements I'm confused about
While people getting snakes that get around 4 feet and with lizards around 2 feet is considered big for a beginner. And a good beginning snake is a corn snake and the males get 3 to 4 feet long while females get around 4 to 5 feet
An adult corn snake requires much less space than an adult bearded dragon.
aren't you collabing with goherping? i think i saw you there...
Yes sir, thats me. I co-created Emerald Scales with Alex, and we are just general friends beyond that.
oohhh. massive respect!!
Is a uvb coil better than a strip and also would I get calcium without d3 or with and what is a good vitamin brand to give them in the U.S.
Coil or strip are both fine. With D3 is good. Zoomed brand vitamins are always a good option.
Coil or strip are both fine. With D3 is good. Zoomed brand vitamins are always a good option.
A strip light would be much better. You can provide more options for the animal, a UVB gradient, the animal doesn't have to bask 24/7 for it, and it's more stronger most of the time meaning you don't have to worry about somehow mounting a coil/compact bulb inside the enclosure at 6-8 inches away at the very least. Anything more than that and the beardie wouldn't be able to get the needed UVB.
I'd recommend a Reptisun T5 HO 10.0 bulb at the very least. However, Arcadia is another good brand that I recommend even more than Reptisun since their bulbs are slightly higher quality and seem to last a lot longer.
I'd personally suggest getting a calcium without D3, if you have a correct UVB source you wont need to use D3 since the animal will be getting that from it's proper lighting. In fact, if you supplement with D3 too much over time you risk an overdose.
As far as brands go, repti-cal and zoomed are good.
I agree they are not beginjer reptiles theyre temps amd requirements I feel like can be hard to maintaine specially for beginners I want a rankins dragon tho! cuz those only,get a foot long
Hi AAA! Have you ever thought about getting a tarantula?
Yeah, I have considered it, but at the end of the day, I could get an invertebrate . . . or I could just get more snakes. Definitely the second option for me.
Amazing Animal Adventures hahaha :D I see
Great video dude, as always. Keep it up!
While i agree, the main reason they are called beginners is because they are very tame and very cheap.
Understood. Ultimately, those things can be true, but its good to be aware of all of the ramifications I outlined in this video if you are a new keeper.
Wait aren’t mealworms bad for bearded dragons since they can cause impaction which can cause in death or health problems
Yes
Really I was always told they r great beginner pets my friend bought me my boy Charlie about 3 years ago I was lied to Oo well he is a sweety scares the poor coffee girls kinda funny
Yeah as an owner I gotta say they aren't the best beginner, their needs are simple but very specific. Owning a female seems to come with a tiny bit more medical issues as well (i.e. egg laying complications), because of this I've only owned males to avoid that hassle.
I'm getting a bearded dragon as my first reptile I have proper housing proper diet proper lighting did 4 months of research my family has time, has money, I can take him out daily I'll soak him and dust his plants/worms I'm not discougared that I'll nkt take proper care of Rex
I have both a leopard gecko and a bearded dragon. I agree that beardies are a bit more complex (need a bigger tank, etc), but I feel like leopard geckos have their own quirks with correct husbandry and properly supplementing their food. My personal opinion is that owning a lizard is not rocket science, but it's also a commitment in terms of money and constantly doing your research. Anyway, thanks for the video!
I work at a reptile store. The amount of sick beardies I see is disgusting. Most of the time online, like in these videos, you see just the pretty healthy ones, but there is an ugly side to "pet keeping" which is really just uninformed people abusing and neglecting animals. Most of the time it is "well petco didn't tell me..." or they'll say "my 10 year old kid is responsible for him". No heating, no UV, no dietary supplements, no diversity in vegetables or bugs, and/or filthy conditions are very common among beardie owners.
Yeah, it can be awful, I totally know what you mean.
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Mealworms and coil/compact UVB lights are bad for bearded dragons.
I have fed mealies to beardies for years, and know plenty of experienced keepers who do so as well. Also, I have never heard that compact UVB is not ok for beardies.
Compact/coil UVB lights emit low wavelength UVB which is harmful to living cells, DNA ect. The lower the wavelength ,the more damage it can do. Low wavelength is stronger, making the bulb stronger, but it's also more damaging.
My thoughts exactly... no offense to this guy but I think I'd sooner take the advice of all the youtubers that actually show proper husbandry
Amazing Animal Adventures, mealies arent much of a risk to beardies above 6 months since they are developed a bit more but it can be a risk if fed every day in large amounts since they have quite a bit of chitin compared to some other healthier foods. And yeah Compact bulbs aren't the best. They don't produce much UVB and it's also not exactly the most natural way of providing it since unlike a tube light it doesn't really provide a proper UVB gradient which is extremely important.
There are some compact bulbs that can be used but it's much safer and better for the animal to use a tube light. I'd personally recommend at least a Reptisun T5 HO 10.0 UVB bulb, but Arcadia is also another choice which personaly I perfer a lot more.