I am in need of some advice, please. Our youngest (soon to be 10) has been begging for a bearded dragon for two years now. He has even saved every bit of his small allowance to go toward the purchase of one. After two years, he has enough to buy one and has asked us to get the supplies for him for Christmas if he buys the lizard. His teacher from two years ago had one in his classroom, which is where he developed his fascination with them.
Does anyone have any experience with these lizards? My husband and I aren't too thrilled with the idea, but he is a responsible kid and has been consistent with his request for one. We have also been impressed with the way that he has saved his money. But we've never had reptiles before (just dogs, cats and fish) and aren't sure what we would be in for if we got one. We asked his teacher, but she is so "pro-anything animal" - her classroom is like a small zoo - that we think she would approve of any pet and don't feel that we can trust her opinions. We don't know anyone else that has one, either. Our local pet store also says they are okay, but they have a $$ reason to say so.
Before we say yes or no, I wondered if anyone might have any thoughts that might help us with our decision. Thanks so much!
Does anyone have any experience with these lizards? My husband and I aren't too thrilled with the idea, but he is a responsible kid and has been consistent with his request for one. We have also been impressed with the way that he has saved his money. But we've never had reptiles before (just dogs, cats and fish) and aren't sure what we would be in for if we got one. We asked his teacher, but she is so "pro-anything animal" - her classroom is like a small zoo - that we think she would approve of any pet and don't feel that we can trust her opinions. We don't know anyone else that has one, either. Our local pet store also says they are okay, but they have a $$ reason to say so.
Before we say yes or no, I wondered if anyone might have any thoughts that might help us with our decision. Thanks so much!