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[Koda]

I'm a new member here, but I don't have a beardie just yet. I decided to join this forum first in case I run into questions before I actually take home my animal.
The only other reptile I've owned was a leopard gecko which I took in from my step-brother. It's been several years since then and I kind of miss having a reptile around the house so I decided to try another. I've been doing my research and slowly gathering materials. If all goes well, I plan on picking out my dragon at a reptile expo in 3 weeks.

 

[Germ]

A few good links to help get you started ...

Basic BD Care Sheet - A Place To Start

Bearded Dragon --- Exclusive Care Info Library

Beautiful Dragons Nutrition Chart

Is Bearded Dragon Co-habitation a good plan?

How To Sex A Bearded Dragon

 

[Chris Baez Jr.]

Welcome to BDF, where everyday is a holiday, and every meal is a feast!

 

[Mungi's Buddha]

Welcome to the BDF Community,Koda! Glad to have you aboard!!

 

[Koda]

Thanks for the welcome, and thanks for the links germ
I've actually seen the nutrition guide and the how to sex video already, but the others are new to me. I've decided I want to grow most of my beardie's veggies and breed roaches. Thanks to that nutrition page I got my plants picked out and planted (hopefully I can manage to keep them alive,haha).
I think all I need now is a tank, lights, and thermometers. I have a 55 gallon set up with a tile substrate and some decor right now, but I'm trying to sell it to get a 40 breeder instead.

Also, I've never actually been to a reptile expo before, and I can find little to no info on this particular expo online. Do any of you know what I should expect when I go?

 

[Aleena]

Welcome to BDF!

 

[Noella]

Hi! Welcome to BDF.

 

[Chris Baez Jr.]

About the expo, if it's anything like tropical fish, take some money. Ask a lot of questions. And you might find a beautiful Beardie there.

There's one in Tampa next month, I'm planning on going. I missed the one in Orlando last month, worried about spending money :-(

 

[Koda]

I think you had one in Daytona last month too. I have a friend that just moved there and she said she went to that one. I went to go visit her the weekend after, but she made it sound so cool that wished I went sooner haha.
As for money, she picked up a large exo-terra tank there for a steal. It was brand new and half Petco's price. I'd be worried about spending a lot too if that's a common thing at expos.