It really depends on A LOT of factors on which would be more suitable. How much space do you have for a tank? Uros need at least 50 gallons and leos need 10 gallons. Those are noth the minimums. As for being handled...if you do not get a CB uro they are not going to be very tame. The only CB uro i have is a 1 1/2 inch baby mali, so he cannot be handled at all. My WC uros are pretty skittish. My male Rico if i put him down freaks out and takes off. So i bought him a leash and he is very happy to be 'free'. My WC female is much better for beng handled BUT she will still try and run sometimes. Leopard geckos mostly 99% that have have seen are CB. They are extremly tame with regular handling and are a great pet i think. With my supervision i have had 2 year olds hold my leopard geckos, my uros at least my WC guys i wouldn't even attempt that. I have read books with my leos on my head or on my arm. My uros...well i have had them hang out with me but if i took my eye off them, they would leave. Please ask away and i hope you figure out the most suitable for you. As for substrate i have always used sand with no problem for uros over 6 inches. For under 6 inches i use paper towel. But i am going to try Robyn's mix soon, by the end of the weekend it will be setup!

Good luck and feel free to ask me any questions on either species, they are both great, it just depends on that you want. Also think about the diets of each. The uro a total vegitarian and then the leo which is pure insect matter. Since you have beardie the food for leos would be easy, but so is the uros bc it is just in the frige!

Good luck and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
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Lauren

Leos and Uros

1.1 Saharan Uromastyx

0.0.1 Mali Uromastyx

1.1 Jungle Albino Leopard Gecko

1.1 Hypo/Baldy Leopard Gecko

1.1 Tremper Albino Leopard Gecko

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