What I Wish I Knew Before Getting A Bearded Dragon

Good Morning, Reptilians! This week, we're talking about beardies! More specifically, we're talking about 10 things that I wish I knew before I got my bearded dragon (i.e. why research is important. ha)

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0:00 Intro
1:23 Babies Eat a LOT of Bugs
2:55 Getting Babies To Eat Salads Can Be Hard
4:10 They Can Be Very Picky
5:17 Proper Lighting Can Be Pricey
7:03 Crickets Aren't The Best Feeder
8:02 Their Poops Are HORRIBLE
9:13 Reptile Vet Visits
10:35 Maturity Can Come Sooner Than Expected
11:43 Sand Is Bad
12:49 Mistakes Happen!
14:27 Please Send Tank Pictures!
14:51 DubiaDude ad read
16:27 Bloopers


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Decatur, AL 35602

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[AdventuresWithJackson]

I've been thinking about getting a Bearded dragon but I am currently in the research stage and I appreciate the information that you are providing. Keep up the good work and very funny bloopers

[crystallake]

I keep a list on my phone of "safe" foods for my Cornelious (and there's a ton!). Every time he tries something new, I mark it with a check. If it's something he seems to really like, I mark it with a heart. If it's something he shouldn't have too often, I mark it with a "thumbs down" just so I know not to give it to him too much. So far (had him 8 months) his favorites are mustard greens, butternut squash, acorn squash, dubia & hornworms. He doesn't seem keen on bee pollen though, which I thought they all loved. He was scared of hornworms for a minute too lol

[barbaracolon]

I was wondering if you could make a video on proper lighting for bearded dragons.

[kristym]

Hey Elle, just found your channel today and it is really helpful. I didn't plan on getting a beardie but my mom's friend had a stroke and now I have his dragon, Karl. I want to make sure he is getting proper care and I appreciate what you are doing on this channel. :)

[miriamcjackson]

So far the Juvie beardie I care for poops outside of his enclosure. Getting him out on a towel approximately same time every morning, within 5 mins to 30 mins he goes. a worm on his salad placed on this towel tends to encourage him to poop sooner if I need to run. Great video thank you for all your help. Roaches are awesome!

[sandradelaney]

I’m a new beardie mom, and are finding my way. Your video is so helpful! Thank you.

[gmbs]

I just found your channel, it’s very helpful. I just got my five yr old, grandson a breardie, he wanted a pet at my house. Anyway found your channel, and everything I was told or read from the
“pet store “, was wrong, like feeding them crickets once a week, kale and spinach salad, fruit as a
treat. As for handling him, we started the second day, he doesn’t run and hide and loves to cuddle!
And when my grandson goes home grandpa has “Toco” out for cuddles 😆🥰
Thank you so much for the great information on beardies, we are learning a lot!❤️❤️

[devincurrens]

thank you for these videos. The issue I have found is that there is so much conflicting info out there, and I am so thankful I found your channel.

[hydroflasksks_]

My bearded dragon has always loved eating his salad and i dont know why

[tomasnoguera]

You are a god send! A friend of mine moved and gave me his 4 year old bearded dragon that he couldn't take with him. I've had her for 1 week and i went into it completely blind. What I'm working on right now is getting her to eat her salad, because she was absolutely refusing. She only wanted bugs. The tips i got from you are definitely helping a ton! Thank you!

[eriksreptilechannel]

So far Nikki is being a picky eater, but it is his first week .I'm hoping he starts eating more than crickets once he's adjusted .
He also likes to poop in his salad often. Thank you again for these videos they're very helpful . I'm still learning after 2 years

[loispadgett]

This was awesome show today. Helpful information on bearded dragon's and letting people know we all can make mistakes but then we can correct that mistake. We are not all perfect but we can learn from others mistakes. Thank you so much. God Bless see you next Sunday

[kwolf]

Thank you!! My parents told me I could get either a bearded dragon, hermit crabs, or a turtle and I have NO clue what to get so I’m researching all of them so I could pick which one is best for me.

[kboes]

Thanks Elle! Just got a beardie a few days back and have already been struggling with crickets and running to local stores to pick up more because, like you said, i was unprepared for just HOW MUCH my juvenile eats! Didnt know about Dubia roaches but they sound far superior to crickets. I just signed up with the Dubia dude for weekly deliveries! Your videos have been soooo helpful in answering questions i have and getting my set up right!

[terristockburger]

100% Agree with everything mentioned. My Beardie is 11 Months, first pet lizard and reptile. I thought I did a lot of research, and foolishly listened to the pet shop employees of big name stores who just said things to say them when I was a little confused, to sell me things. Luckily after realizing mistakes and continually striving to be a good beardie mom, I kept researching and people like you have made the care so much easier. My little guy almost ate me out of house and home (with all the bug runs I was making)! I didn't even know you could order bugs in bulk till months later! lol I learned there is a local pet shop not even far from me who specialize in JUST reptiles. I support them now and go to them for supplies and update them on how he is doing. Finding a trusted vet who specializes in reptiles/beardies is important too, cause sometimes doctors will take them in appointments and then shrug. xDDD

[officiallyali]

im ten and getting a bearded dragon this week and your videos help me so much

[ThatCjKid]

I live 45 minutes away from you! I’m finding your videos so helpful

[chadpugh]

The main thing I wish I knew was:
He's really gonna eat nearly 1000 crickets a month. Start your own colony for sure.

[sarabispride]

Hi Elle... We just got 2 baby beardies and i did alot of research but watching you has helped me alot. My babies are amazing.

[SerinaVassar]

These are great tips! Thank you :) My beardie is STILL a super picky eater!! He is almost 2, but will only eat maybe once a week (salad OR bugs!). I always worry that something is wrong, but I offer him food, and he just doesn't eat it until he wants to.