big howdy from idaho

[anythingscales]

I haven't ever owned a lizard, just snakes. In the past I've jumped to quickly into owning a new reptile so I am here to observe and learn for awhile before I own.... which is difficult because they are all so stinkin' adorable!
I have ran into too many issues getting the animal first and THEN figuring it out... I own a red tail boa named Cloe atm, really knowledgeable about snakes but I know absolutely nothing about lizards! Ive owned 2 iguanas and it DID NOT go well which scares me... My first reptile was bought from Petco (shoot myself) and it was an iguana that was super tiny... it began to loose all movement in its legs and kept loosing weight, by the time he had died he was dark brown and had crippled ligaments.. I went back to the store and through a complete fit (I had no idea how to help him) I ended up taking home another and ran into the same issue, once I took it to the vet I found out that not only did the two iguanas I had had MBD but I stayed up all through the night feeding baby food and calcium through a syringe, they were both so fragile you couldn't even set them in your hand without the thought of them being crushed... I ended up loosing the second after 3 weeks because it just progressed to quickly.. it was horrible! They were fail rescue attempts but it didn't hurt any less to loose them.. no animal should be that way.. they were about the size of an index finger..

anyways, here to research and somewhat feed my addiction - its killing me to watch all the bd owners and not be one myself thanks for reading, I look forward to meeting all of you

 

[PatsyB]

Welcome to the forum! I have to say I'm a little guilty of jumping right in and figuring things out afterwards. My bearded dragons were the only ones that I actually read up on and bought all the supplies and set their tanks up before I brought them home.

 

[diegothediggy]

Hi my names Penny and im the proud owner of two beautiful beardies.
, Diego and Boris . Thats a very sad stort sorry to hear bout ur losses. il start off with sayin welcome to the.forum every one is very nice helpful n friendly here so if theres any questions u have feel free to ask. Alao great choice on pikin a beardie for ur new pet they r so so awsum Beardies are great they luv cuddle and. To b handled but thy do require a lot of care bit its worth it. Do u have anything to start off viv lights ect?

 

[anythingscales]

nice to meet you guys and thanks!

I am currently building a custom cage for my boa, once her cage is complete i will have an open 55gal tank available for a BD... I have extra heat lamps and the tank, that is about it..
ill need to get the UV lights, decor for the inside of the cage, vitamins, food, and the beardie of course I've been watching videos and looking at pictures for awhile now as well as just reading throughout the forum of issues people have had.. just learning all that I can before I bring one home
I'd like to order from a breeder but there is a short list here on the forum. I'd like about a 3month old bd, nothing fancy, and in my price rang of about 50-75$ - I really dont want to buy from a pet chain, and reptiles aren't big in this area so i am not sure where to go besides buying from someone i find online.. but that will be later on - the anticipation is just KILLING me!

 

[diegothediggy]

Hehe bet it is its very wxciting gettin ur first beardie. Diego was my first eva pet not just first beardie so he real special to me. If u look around online the decore lights temps guns things like that r quite cheep. Happy hunting for ur baby

 

[Elemental Dragon Lord]

Welcome to the forum, might I recommend a juvenile dragon. They are a little more stable for new owners plus you only mids a small portion of the growing. Craigslist hardly has dragons for sale just make sure the dragon is in good health before taking it home. There are lots of online breeders also.

 

[Noella]

Welcome to BDF.

 

[Knoteb]

Beardies are a wonderful lizard to own. I have three beauties currently. You'll find this forum full of really nice folks who love to talk Beardie!
Have you considered a resue animal? Most have already been evaluated by a vet and would love to have a home. Beardies have such great and individual personalities I hate to think of them just living in a vivarium without a lot of human contact.

 

[anythingscales]

Thanks everyone,
I would consider a rescue, however I don't know where to look for them? There are a couple on my craigslist but people want 300$ for a rehoming fee and I would have to re-do the entire set-up which I've been considering a better idea since they don't deserve that kind of treatment..

 

[anythingscales]

If anyone can tell me where to find rescues for my area that would be great.. I am located in post falls, idaho

 

[Canicke]

I know Post Falls is away from Boise. But check craigslist in Boise.

 

[Knoteb]

I found some rescues at Haven Aquatica in Spokane. There are also two available at Whitman County humane society in Pullman. I think it's a better way to spend your money than reforming a Craigslist animal. But no judgement either way.

 

[Canicke]

I graduated wazzu so I'm kind of partial that way but whatever works best! Lived in Spokane for a summer. Lived in post falls for a summer too. You do got some beautiful country. Good memories. Best of luck

 

[anythingscales]

I will def check those out, thanks guys! how did you find them? I searched all over

 

[anythingscales]

And yes, I grew up in cali but idaho has become my home for sure. beautiful and full of nice people, i love the seclusion