Re: OT: question for xta

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Posted by xta on January 08, 2002 at 20:28:54:

In Reply to: OT: question for xta posted by Tmom on January 08, 2002 at 19:42:40:

I got mine from a local breeder...He is some kind of mix...not sure exactly what but the breeder was trying to breed for various color phases (he wasn't from a sandfire lineage) He has oranges and yellows but markings of a normal. Anyway, on the bearded dragon forum there are a lot of reputable breeders that praised. I would check into them...hang out there for awhile. Look at photos of the parents and of the dragon you want to buy if you plan to pay a lot for color. Remember, sometimes they brighten up a lot once they are older, but they should definitely show some color as juveniles. I don't see as many beardies up for adoption...except when they are missing limbs or have medical problems...maybe missing a tail (but sometimes only a discount for that)

The link below is to a family who used to be on the beardie forum a lot. I see them pop up now and again...but they have their own site. Anyway, they have a lot of experience and breed beardies...seem like good people. There are others over there as well, some breeding fantastic colors, but I don't know their reputations for breeding (health/care wise). Really, if you found a breeder locally that allowed you to pick yours out and play with him/her...it would be ideal. Most have good personalities, but they are all different and some can be more aggressive than others. Although you can get them younger, 3 months is a great age (higher survivability rate after this) and hardy enough for more handling and bonding.

Beardies are just sooooo awesome! Sorry for going on and on. 2 pieces of advice you may already know:
1. No sand until they reach adulthood at least(I don't use it at all anymore)
2. Never use calcisand ever ever ever
3. No live prey bigger than the space btw their eyes-- can paralyze them.

Good luck and let me know what you decide.

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Thanks for the response xta, much appreciated! np Tmom 01/08/02 (0)

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: I got mine from a local breeder...He is some kind of mix...not sure exactly what but the breeder was trying to breed for various color phases (he wasn't from a sandfire lineage) He has oranges and yellows but markings of a normal. Anyway, on the bearded dragon forum there are a lot of reputable breeders that praised. I would check into them...hang out there for awhile. Look at photos of the parents and of the dragon you want to buy if you plan to pay a lot for color. Remember, sometimes they brighten up a lot once they are older, but they should definitely show some color as juveniles. I don't see as many beardies up for adoption...except when they are missing limbs or have medical problems...maybe missing a tail (but sometimes only a discount for that) : The link below is to a family who used to be on the beardie forum a lot. I see them pop up now and again...but they have their own site. Anyway, they have a lot of experience and breed beardies...seem like good people. There are others over there as well, some breeding fantastic colors, but I don't know their reputations for breeding (health/care wise). Really, if you found a breeder locally that allowed you to pick yours out and play with him/her...it would be ideal. Most have good personalities, but they are all different and some can be more aggressive than others. Although you can get them younger, 3 months is a great age (higher survivability rate after this) and hardy enough for more handling and bonding. : Beardies are just sooooo awesome! Sorry for going on and on. 2 pieces of advice you may already know: : 1. No sand until they reach adulthood at least(I don't use it at all anymore) : 2. Never use calcisand ever ever ever : 3. No live prey bigger than the space btw their eyes-- can paralyze them. : Good luck and let me know what you decide.

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