Should you buy a Bearded Dragon? Guide:
Nov 10, 2020 9:29:55 GMT -5
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Post by BeardedDragonDude on Nov 10, 2020 9:29:55 GMT -5
The question is simple, should you buy a BD?
A lot of people ask this question and can't always find a straight-forward answer, like I did.
I'm here to help you out.
First: Cost
Do you know what the average cost of a BD is?
It is about $300-$700 up-front cost, (To pay for the BD and cage.) and then about another $250-$600 cost yearly. To pay for food, vet visits, etc.)
So, they aren't the most expensive pet out there, but they aren't cheap either.
Second: Food
You have to feed them a variety of foods. You can't just stick to the same thing over and over again.
Which could also rack up a very expensive food bill.
It could also mean you have to pick up a variety of bugs. (If that isn't a problem for you. I know many people who freak out over bugs.)
Third: Enclosure
We already talked about the up-front cost, but the enclosure will be the most expensive item for you to buy. It will also be the biggest item for you to buy.
A good enclosure 50G should run you about $200
You should have an enclosure of about 50 gallons for an adult BD, and even then, that's pretty small.
Fourth: Cleaning and Bathing
You will need to clean your BD and your BD's cage, a lot.
You will have to bathe your lizard about 5 times a month, and clean it's cage about 2 times a month.
That means you will have to deal with plenty of fecal matter, if that isn't a problem for you, you should be set for the fourth step.
Fifth: Space
Your BD will need a ton of space to move around.
That means you will have to buy a big enclosure, (Such as a 50G.) and let them run around your house, under supervision, of course.
If space is a problem, I do not recommend a Bearded Dragon.
Sixth: Diseases and Parasites
As a BD owner you will have to deal with bad diseases and parasites (Every once in a while.)
Diseases are less common than parasites.
You will have to learn how to treat parasites and diseases to save your lizard.
Some of the common diseases are, Tail Rot, Metabolic Bone Disease, and Mouth Rot.
Do remember, these are not very common if you're taking care of your BD, if you aren't these could be a problem.
Seventh: The Conclusion
So, now that you know most of the basic steps for owning a BD, do you think you can do it?
If you have a major problem with any of the above steps I would not recommend a BD, especially if you don't have much space.
But, if you think you can do it, go ahead! But don't injure the BD, the last thing we want to do is injure an animal.
I hope this guide helped!
Thanks.
BDD
A lot of people ask this question and can't always find a straight-forward answer, like I did.
I'm here to help you out.
First: Cost
Do you know what the average cost of a BD is?
It is about $300-$700 up-front cost, (To pay for the BD and cage.) and then about another $250-$600 cost yearly. To pay for food, vet visits, etc.)
So, they aren't the most expensive pet out there, but they aren't cheap either.
Second: Food
You have to feed them a variety of foods. You can't just stick to the same thing over and over again.
Which could also rack up a very expensive food bill.
It could also mean you have to pick up a variety of bugs. (If that isn't a problem for you. I know many people who freak out over bugs.)
Third: Enclosure
We already talked about the up-front cost, but the enclosure will be the most expensive item for you to buy. It will also be the biggest item for you to buy.
A good enclosure 50G should run you about $200
You should have an enclosure of about 50 gallons for an adult BD, and even then, that's pretty small.
Fourth: Cleaning and Bathing
You will need to clean your BD and your BD's cage, a lot.
You will have to bathe your lizard about 5 times a month, and clean it's cage about 2 times a month.
That means you will have to deal with plenty of fecal matter, if that isn't a problem for you, you should be set for the fourth step.
Fifth: Space
Your BD will need a ton of space to move around.
That means you will have to buy a big enclosure, (Such as a 50G.) and let them run around your house, under supervision, of course.
If space is a problem, I do not recommend a Bearded Dragon.
Sixth: Diseases and Parasites
As a BD owner you will have to deal with bad diseases and parasites (Every once in a while.)
Diseases are less common than parasites.
You will have to learn how to treat parasites and diseases to save your lizard.
Some of the common diseases are, Tail Rot, Metabolic Bone Disease, and Mouth Rot.
Do remember, these are not very common if you're taking care of your BD, if you aren't these could be a problem.
Seventh: The Conclusion
So, now that you know most of the basic steps for owning a BD, do you think you can do it?
If you have a major problem with any of the above steps I would not recommend a BD, especially if you don't have much space.
But, if you think you can do it, go ahead! But don't injure the BD, the last thing we want to do is injure an animal.
I hope this guide helped!
Thanks.
BDD