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Experiences with Bearded Dragon Lizards?
Asked by P.H. from Dallas
on November 3, 2010
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Hi Everyone,
My son is wanting a Bearded Dragon lizard for Christmas, which I am considering. I just want to learn whatever I can before making a decision. Have an...
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- I have had 3 bearded dragons, 30+ snakes, and 2 Uromastyx. Beardies are the most intelligent lizards there are. They have individual personalities just like dogs. They...
- My brother has a lot of geckos, a couple of snakes and possibly something else as well. He had a bearded dragon and that along with geckos that bite (the type of geck...
- My neice has one. Just know that it is a committment. They pretty much live forever. It's less mainentance than a dog but more than a fish. Hope that helps!
Soon to Be 8-Year Old Son Want a Lizard for His Birthday
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on June 16, 2008
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Hello moms!
My son has wanted a 'lizard' for a pet for quite some time, and my husband and I have finally decided that he is old enough (and responsible enough) to c...
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- We have a bearded dragon as well...they are pretty easy and can be pretty friendly-don't let the crickets scare you away. You get used to it. And he eats all of our v...
- Bearded Dragons are they way to go..Kid friendly and ours lasted 6 years..I got ours from the reptile swap meet. Its at dupage fairgrounds. Just go to their website an...
- I second Bearded Dragons they make great pets and aren't aggressive, which Iguanas can be. Do a lot of research and head to the pet store!!! So much fun I can't wait t...
I Have a Five Year Old in Love with "Creatures"! Suggestions??
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on October 28, 2009
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My soon to be five year old wants some "creatures" for his birthday... turtles, hermit crabs, lizards, etc. We have a Betta fish and a Goldfish and he has been throug...
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- What about stick insects- they are really easy to look after- in a big jar with a bit of foilage- although i don't remember they lived so long. Be careful with liza...
- Hi J., My son loves little animals as well. He has tetra fish in his room, the tank is sparkling clean still and its been a year. Tetra are much cleaner than goldfi...
- Does a rat qualify? We had a pair of them for 3 years and they were awesome pets! Smart, cheap, social, easy to care for. If you get them young and socialize with them...
JFF... What Kinds of Pets Do You Have?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on April 7, 2011
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We have a dog and 2 fish [eye roll @ the fish]... I'd love another dog but our house is too small.... one day... in the meantime I'm thinking of getting a snake or a t...
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- We have a fourteen-month-old dog that we're raising for Canine Companions for Independence. She's nearly all Lab, with a little Golden Retriever added. This is the n...
- A yellow lab, a tuxedo tabby cat, a black bunny, a yellow smooth coated guinea pig, a cocatiel, a huge gold fish (eight inches long and still growing) and a sucker fis...
- right now, a baby caterpillar! And its pooping a lot! I think its going back outside, lol...
Any Tips on Scorpions?
Asked by K.K. from Phoenix
on July 11, 2008
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Hi, moms. I'm just about to become a first-time mom, and I'm wondering how I can safeguard my baby from scorpions? Anyone have to deal with this? I've heard of putting...
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- The glass jars on the legs of the crib if you can do it is a good first defense. That's the good news. Unfortunately, the scorpions most likely to be found inside home...
- K.: When we checked into it with a bug guy, they don't guarantee they can get rid for scorpions. We have lived in our house 14 years and never had a problem until la...
- I watched a movie a while ago where they kept lavender bunches in the window sills to keep the scorpions from coming in the windows. I am not sure, but maybe they are...
Making Connection
Asked by C.B. from Kansas City
on December 8, 2008
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I have a question that I think someone out there might be able to relate to. We moved here several months ago from out of state, and I have not been able to make frie...
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- It sounds like a tough position that you're in! First I wanted to address the counseling thing...it really does sound as if you're heading down a dangerous spiral if ...
- C.A., Well I don't know where you live, but we go to a great church in Olathe called Church of the Harvest. It is located at about 148th and Blackbob on the east s...
- Hi there...what area do you live in???
People That Aren't Moms...
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on July 26, 2011
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There's this girl I work with that seems to just give me that "look" when I talk about how stressful and crazy it is being a mom. We recently decided to rehouse one of...
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- She doesnt have a clue. Dont let her make you feel guilty. She really doesnt get it. WE understand though.
- Smile, nod, and make a mental note to discuss the weather with her next time.
- That's not a non-mom thing. That's an animal activist thing. Edited to add - I've had 3 kids after adopting two dogs and two cats (for a total of 5 kids). Unless ...
Easy Pet for 7 Yr Old
Asked by L.F. from Harrisburg
on November 19, 2008
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Hello-My son will be 7 in Februry and I am looking for an easy pet that he would be able to care for mostly by himself, with my supervision of course. I have thouhgt ...
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- Hey! I see that you have gotten some great suggestions already but I wanted to warn you of one thing....NO TURTLES!!!! I am a pediatric nurse working in a pediatric ho...
- A Beta fish is good. They can live in filthy water so water changing doesn't have to be all that often. Put a mirror on the outside of the little tank and he thinks it...
- What about a cat? There are many in shelters and they are great pets. We have a shelter cat and she loves my almost 4 year old son. Some cats are very affectionate ...
To Own a Ferret or to Not Own a Ferret
Asked by R.V. from Tulsa
on April 10, 2008
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My 10 year old son wants a pet. I have a 2 year old daughter and a 17 year old son as well. The plus side, we already own a lot of baby gates. But can a ferret clim...
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- Look on Craigs List for Ferrets needing homes. There are a lot of them! Find out the problems. Also, A rat makes an excellent pet. The males are pretty smelly th...
- I knew someone that had a ferret for a long time. He was cute, and fun for awhile, but even with his scent glands removed he was pretty smelly. They can get anywhere...
- Hey Ro, I had a couple of ferretts when I was younger (in middle school)and they were awesome. Just like a cat, they use the bathroom in a litter box. The ferrets wer...
