First Reptile Pet

[CathyBogart]

Beardies need at least a 40 gallon tank, and Leopard geckos can live happily in a ten gallon (but really, a 20 Long isn't much more enxpensive and it gives them sooo much more space!)

Leos are MUCH cheaper to set up than beardies, they also live a lot longer, but they're both wonderful pets. My beardie boy is on my lap right now.

[Horse Lover]

Beardies need at least a 40 gallon tank, and Leopard geckos can live happily in a ten gallon (but really, a 20 Long isn't much more enxpensive and it gives them sooo much more space!)

Leos are MUCH cheaper to set up than beardies, they also live a lot longer, but they're both wonderful pets. My beardie boy is on my lap right now.

Oh Ok! I just came back from petsmart and they had a whole big kit for bearded dragons! It came with everything(pretty much) but I guess not such a good idea cause the tank was 20 gallons , I saw a full grown leopard gecko there for 130$ but I wasnt sure how they act when they are healthy I mean this one was in a corner just sitting there, hardly any movement, So I dont know if this is regulaur? And they diddnt have Beardies!!! I have checked 2 giant petstores and no beardies! I was told they were sold out!

[CathyBogart]

If you start with a youngin the 20 gallon tank should last a few months, during which time you could save up for a bigger tank. Young ones need to eat pretty frequently though, so be prepared to have lots of crickets handy!

[Sevaede]

Oh Ok! I just came back from petsmart and they had a whole big kit for bearded dragons! It came with everything(pretty much) but I guess not such a good idea cause the tank was 20 gallons , I saw a full grown leopard gecko there for 130$ but I wasnt sure how they act when they are healthy I mean this one was in a corner just sitting there, hardly any movement, So I dont know if this is regulaur? And they diddnt have Beardies!!! I have checked 2 giant petstores and no beardies! I was told they were sold out!

Wow! The pet stores here sell them for $25. O_O