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Good afternoon all.
I am new to the forum but not to reptiles. Recently my Mali Uro passed away after 13 years. I was thinking about getting a bearded dragon but do not want to deal with crickets again. I am now liking the Egyptian Uro’s due to their size. I really want a larger reptile that is easy to care for, like my Mali was.

What do you know recommend? Are the Egyptians a good choice? They do lack color but also are known to have good temperament. Any info would be great.

Where is the best place to get one. Any breeders you all recommend?

Thank you,

I have never kept a Uro. It was something I considered getting recently. I did keep a bearded dragon for a short time. However, he had behavioral issues and I could not tame him.

Have you considered a Bluetongue skink? The Northerns are the largest breed of the species. They have slower metabolisms and require very little to eat. Even their diet is easy. According to bluetongueskinks.net, many BTS owners use canned dog food as the staple protein. Their diet sheet indicates no more than 2 tablespoons of food a couple times a week for adults; and 1 to 2 teaspoons daily for juvies. Plus, their setup is really not much different that a beardie (go figure... their both from Australia, lol!)

I ordered my first Northern BTS yesterday and am awaiting its' arrival Tuesday.

Good luck with what you decide.

Quote:I did keep a bearded dragon for a short time. However, he had behavioral issues and I could not tame him. end of Quote.

hahahahaha This really made me laugh

deerfield knows his stuff