My second lizard ever was a little bearded dragon named Izzy. I know this is hard to believe but he was agressive. When I would clean his cage I would have to where gloves because he would run over and try to bite me. I was a newbie then and wanted a friendly pet lizard so I found him a home with an experienced dragon keeper. I still miss his little attitude. Since then my collection has grown into mostly snakes including advanced reptiles like chondros. I no longer consider myslef a begginer. I am constanly reading stories about the affection people have towards their dragons and miss the friendlier "pet" reptiles. I think I want a bearded dragon. The problem is the crix. I have no where to keep crickets besides my bedroom which I have to sleep in and not a fan of chirping. They also kinda creep me out..haha. I don't suppose ther's any way around crickets. I know about the comercial diets but don't trust them. I know mealworms are fatty and I don't wanna make daily petstore runs for crickets.
What should I do?
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New yet experienced wannabe owner.
newherpaddict
Jun 16, 2004 08:51 PM
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heartmountain
Jun 16, 2004 09:03 PM
Silkworms are good, roaches are great staples. Your distrust of commercial foods is well founded in most reptiles except beardies. Repcal juvie is a great food that has been researched and tested by many. It is the staple diet of all of my dragons with live prey and salads also offered. So yes, you can do this without crickets.
Sean
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Heart Mountain Herps
