I am hoping that my beardies will mate soon so I can incubate their eggs. I've ordered a good incubator. I would like some advice as this is my first attempt at breeding and would rather avoid any mistakes if anyone out there can help me. All advice gratefully accepted. PM if you can chat with me further.

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Yes. I know all about bearded dragons. Relax - you're in safe hands. OK - first thing you do is turn them upside down and find if one has ladies tackle and the other has chaps tackle. If it's two chaps or two ladies, they can have lots of fun and could always adopt, but they won't be able to make their own little bearded dragon....ahhhhhhhhh. Assuming you've got one of each, send the lady dragon out with her mates for a few dozen Bacardi Breezers. Meanwhile, sit the gentlemen dragon in front of Sky Sports for a few hours. Make sure he's got a twelve pack of Stella Tortoise and a kebab. When the lady dragon comes back, poke her with a stick then hide behind the standard lamp using the parallax effect. She will blame the gentlemen dragon even though he has been asleep for at least an hour with dribble dribbling out of the side of his mouth. They will have a terrific 'blazing' row (ooh, my sides) then, with any luck, make up and engage in 'angry sex', resulting, eventually, in a lickle baby bearded dragon all of their very own.

Sorted.

Your thinking of Bearded Chavons there mate!

:hihi:


Or seriously you could ask at the
Sheffield:
The Snake Shop
678, Attercliffe Rd
Sheffield South Yorkshire
S9 3RP
Tel: 0114 242 3007

for advice - they do reptiles too.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/lepgeck/newpage12.html
from here :thumbsup:

can someone tell me what bearded dragons are:suspect: :suspect: :suspect:

My youngest suggests you contact Hagrid, c/o Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry.

What is the post code, Longcol?

Msbehavin', being the impulsive, impetuous individual that she is, has been thinking a bit about reptilia since reading the 'Bearded Dragon' thread (that's not a phrase you see written down every day...)

Now that I know what a bearded dragon is, my curiosity got the better of me and I took myself off this weekend to The Snake Shop, Attercliffe, where I was reliably informed I would be able to see one of these delightful sounding creatures.

What a shop!! What a great place! What lovely, helpful, friendly, interesting owners. They very helpfully (and patiently)discussed at length with me the ins and outs of keping the various reptiles they had there. I was even allowed to hold as many interesting little critters as I wanted.

That's where the trouble started. Now I want a gecko. I held this little chap who was only one year old bless 'im and he snuggled into my cleavage and nuzzled around my neck like a rampant suitor. He was like a little miniature dinosaur and we hit it off immediately. Even a discussion about his dietary requirements consisting of live crickets (the fun is in the chase, apparently) did nothing to put me off. His little sticky feet and his little cute smile and ooooh - I was smitten. The knowledge that I already have two dogs, two lovebirds and an ant farm popped into my head as a fleeting warning but was brushed aside as quickly as you can say 'Rhacodactylus'

I liked him best of all the creatures in there and I am a frog lover by nature but was not even swayed by the idea of being able to keep a Fire-bellied toad. Nope - this guy did it for me. And even better - he does not need the heat pads or lamps that some of the other reptiles need.

Best news of all was that they don't mind being handled. I'm not talking a bit of rough play on the carpet with two eager terriers here, but I do like the thought that I can get a pet out evey now and then and exchange a bit of mutually beneficial bonding. The chameleons were really nice too and probably even cuter than the Gecko but apparently they don't like being handled and have such weak hearts that they can expire on the spot if you so much as wave a finger in their direction.

So now I await the arrival at the shop of ten gecko babies and a phone call to say I can go and pick one up. Much as I liked my little pal in there, I did like the thought of raising a gecko baby from scratch and am counting the days till I can bring my baby home.

*Sits back and awaits gasps of shock and admonition from other family members on Forum*

Well - it's either a gecko or a motorbike!!!

Originally posted by msbehavin
Well - it's either a gecko or a motorbike!!!

I have visions of somebody trying to catch a Gecko on the A61 :roll: :hihi:

I really am pleased for you MsB but who'll look after it when you on holiday etc...??

And this part really concerned me....

.....That's where the trouble started. Now I want a gecko. I held this little chap who was only one year old bless 'im and he snuggled into my cleavage and nuzzled around my neck like a rampant suitor.......

:confused:

So a bearded dragon is not to be,
'Cos Msbehavin she went to see
A cute and tiny gecko
And once she'd had a decko,
She bought it on a whim for cheeky_gee!

You need help RedRobbo...In a limericky way I mean. I was the same a few months ago. A limerick addict. Couldn't think at all without it being in a five line rhyming quintet. Luckily I persevered and have lately been able to comfortably leave the Limerick thread alone. I note that you did indeed try to infiltrate one of my recent threads regarding the Woodseats Meet with your 'limericking' but I quoshed that as I quosh you now.

And the gecko will be MY gecko as the dogs have become MY dogs and the birds MY birds. My children have wonderful whims for getting all sorts of pets but do very little to assist in the upkeep. So this baby is Mine, Mine I tell you!

To Shiesh - thank you for being concerned re my future holiday arrangements and the Gecko welfare. I will ensure that it is well cared for in my absence as I do with the children, dogs and birds. All offers of pet keeping considered from responsible parties however....(that's you out then!) ;)

Originally posted by msbehavin
he snuggled into my cleavage.
His little sticky feet and his little cute smile and ooooh - I was smitten.
If he snuggled into your clevage,

Are you sure it was his FEET that were sticky. :heyhey:

<<<<<* lowers tone *

Posted that much twaddle last time that i forgot to say what i wanted to reply to in the first place. :blush:

Herpatology, is the study of snakes and reptiles, if that helps.

Good for you msbehavin, you have done the right thing in tallking to experts and handling one first.You also have a wait until you can have one of them,which gives you a chance to be certain this is what you want.Pets should not be available as an impulsive buy.

And even better - he does not need the heat pads or lamps that some of the other reptiles need
I`d check on that if i were you, i was under the impression that all cold blooded creatures needed some source of heat and especially uv light to enable them to digest their food properly and for their skin to produce the vitamins that they need. A blacklight is usually suitable so that they don`t get damaged. Have a quick google around.

Gecko's dont need a blacklight, or UV. They just need heat in some form, either a heat mat, or a normal light bulb.

As for holidays, the Snake Shop do a 'boarding' service, where you can leave your critters with them.

My collection.....

2 Dogs
1 Caramel corn snake
1 Blue tounged skink
2 Leapard Geckos
1 American grey tree frog
1 Golden bell tree frog
2 Fire bellied toads
Some fish

Looking forward to getting some kind of python, or Boa :hihi:

ooooh! what a list!!! have been told today that i can keep a certain type of tree frog in with a gecko so I may be PM-ing you now and then for advice if that's ok?

Thanks too to Matsellah on this and other thread (bearded dragon one). Maybe these should be merged as Im not sure where Im posting what!!:rolleyes:

The man at the Snake Shop did say the house has to be kept warm so I guess thats where the heat pad/lights become redundant. I wil make sure I take lots of advice before I set up my new reptilia home. Am off to a place near Notts this week to have a look at a few more. Love 'em!!

MsB: I know you like to take in strays but your house is getting like a managery (cant spell sorry hun!)

Mind you I suppose you could then start charging on the door for a tour of the Zoo. LOL...

Me first in line of course.

I've been expecting you Technophobe...

I just KNEW that you would have something to say about my desire to add to my rapidly growing MENAGERIE. *winks*

As you know I have had a strong love of frogs since childhood so this should not come as too much of a surprise. I do admit to being impulsive on the purchase of the lovebirds and maybe the second dog and do admit to being a sucker for waifs and strays of any kind, but I am being sensible about this (well, as sensible as Msbehavin gets...) and will make sure that I can offer the little darling(s) a warm and comfortable living environment, even if I have to feed them live crickets to do it!:thumbsup:

Of course, what I REALLY want to do is move to Spain and open up an animal sanctuary. Just waiting for the kids to go to University then am gonna do a Brigette Bardo, sell the house, let myself go (what dya mean you have already??? :mad: ) and live out my days looking after all sorts of animals that just need love and a good home. Think you might too! ;)

Never heard of a tree frog / gecko combo - but that could be cool.

Yes, as long as they're warm enough - they dont need any lights. You'll need to dust their food with calcium powder occasionally, but you'll no doubt get a tub of that when you pick your new pet up.
I have mine in quite a big viv, so need the lamp to keep the temp constant (and to see the critters!)

Mine are on locusts now - watching them stalk their dinner is great, you can spend ages watching them!

I used to have a massive collection of Taratulas, over 200 of them, they were always my favourites. I also had scorpions, scolopendra, macleys spectres,mantids. I had reptiles too, Dumerils ground boas, common boas,carpet pythons, alligator snappers, African spurred tortoises (sulcata), Cooks tree boas, African house snakes, Burmese pythons, common boas and some I wasnt supposed to have. I never had problems keeping any of the above and even bred spiders succesfully but never had any luck at all with leopard geckos. They always died, but I think it was mainly due to bad stock and not how I kept them. Personally I would go for the pitbull of all geckos, the Tokay gecko.
http://www.wildherps.com/species/G.gecko.html
You cannot handle these little monsters but they have way more character than leopard geckos.
Be careful with exotic pets, they become addictive. It took me less than a year to build my collection, 1000s of pounds worth. Ended up breeding my own fish and crickets because it was cheaper than buying. It became a full time job feeding and cleaning them. They are very addictive.

Have you still got any AJ???

Originally posted by msbehavin
Have you still got any AJ???
Hi ms
No I sold the entire collection to a bloke from London. There must have been about 8 grands worth in total when you look at all the vivariums, heaters, lighting, timers. All Tarantulas were seperately housed and heated too. Plus a book collection worth about 500 quid. Everything went in one big van load. I got £1500 for the lot.

yikes!! someone got a bargain!!!:(

I would stay away from Chameleons though. I kept a Jacksons Chameleon for a couple of weeks and they are a nightmare to look after.
I must admit though Leopard Geckos are cute and you will enjoy keeping them. You could even have a go at breeding too.

Must admit - I did like the chameleons. The expression on their face made them look like sad little old men. However, the man in the shop said they don't like being handled whereas the gecko doesn't mind so that swayed it for me.

Not sure about the breeding yet. No doubt when I have had some reptilia for a while and become more confident, I will try introducing a pair of them to a quiet candlelit dinner and a cocktail of liquid banana to help the proceedings along. Turn the light down low and hey ho!!!:thumbsup:

I also heard after you left the shop the tail of the other chameleon dropped off :P

I'd had my heart set on having a Chameleon when I could afford one for years, now all my hopes have been dashed! :( Looks like I'll have to look into Geckos instead!

Originally posted by msbehavin


Well - it's either a gecko or a motorbike!!!


Jeez! What does a damned lizard cost these days? :shocked::wink::lol:

Originally posted by claycraft
Jeez! What does a damned lizard cost these days? :shocked::wink::lol:

Tee hee :hihi:

I was trying to do a bit of blackmail - - have wanted a bike for ages so if anyone tells me I'm being silly getting a gecko then I can just say wellat least I aint gettin' a bike!!........(yet ;) )

Forget the dinosaur and get yourself a real beastie of a bike. You'll love it :thumbsup:

Originally posted by AJ sheffield
I also had.....scolopendra, macleys spectres, mantids.

You had what? Just what are these wonderful-sounding creatures you're talking about? We want to know more - so spill the beans!

Oh, and AJ - where were you at the forum meet on Sunday? There we were, turning our heads everytime someone came through the door - but still no sign of you by chucking out time.
We were disappointed not to make your acquaintance. Next time perhaps? Stop being shy - we are gentle!

Originally posted by claycraft
Forget the dinosaur and get yourself a real beastie of a bike. You'll love it :thumbsup:

Oh I know I will!!! Just a few small problems getting in the way first...

1. Never passed theory test so couldnt go on to take practical and did CBT over 2 years ago, so its now run out and I have to start all over again.

2. No money for bike (or indeed re-starting training!) at mo.

3. Nowhere to keep new shiney 'beastie' at new house.

4. My dad asked me never to get one. I didn't actually agree though but I'd still feel a bit bad worrying him.

5. Can't thinkl of a '5' which means I am left with no option other than to plan to get one.

6. A gecko would be cheaper and more fun to cuddle.

Originally posted by msbehavin
Oh I know I will!!! Just a few small problems getting in the way first...

1. Never passed theory test so couldnt go on to take practical and did CBT over 2 years ago, so its now run out and I have to start all over again.

2. No money for bike (or indeed re-starting training!) at mo.

3. Nowhere to keep new shiney 'beastie' at new house.

4. My dad asked me never to get one. I didn't actually agree though but I'd still feel a bit bad worrying him.

5. Can't thinkl of a '5' which means I am left with no option other than to plan to get one.

6. A gecko would be cheaper and more fun to cuddle.

Looks like you have a bit of a dilemma.
Better stock up on the crickets:D

Originally posted by redrobbo
You had what? Just what are these wonderful-sounding creatures you're talking about? We want to know more - so spill the beans!

Oh, and AJ - where were you at the forum meet on Sunday? There we were, turning our heads everytime someone came through the door - but still no sign of you by chucking out time.
We were disappointed not to make your acquaintance. Next time perhaps? Stop being shy - we are gentle!
Hi red
Scolopendra are giant centipedes, not the sort you handle, these are very aggressive and fast moving.
http://www.uark.edu/depts/entomolo/museum/sheros.html
They can be fed on live mice, although I never fed them this way.

I had other commitments on Sunday red, but I will definately come down one day:thumbsup:

Hi I bread bearded dragons if i can help let me know when you are online or allternativly you can email me at kikimallory@hotmail.co.uk

But tbh they arevery exspensive and isnt advisable to do unless you have lots of money to bring them on for six weeks untill selling them

You might want to have a look here:

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=115735

pfffft!

my sister is a bearded dragon, I'll ask her if you like..


sorry, that was cruel lol

god not you aswell my granny is

You might want to have a look here:

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=115735

pfffft!
I'll get you for that, Penelope Pitstop! :P

I used to have scolopendra, macleys spectres,mantids. .
I see that special cream worked well then :thumbsup:


:hihi:

we have just had some hatch. if you need any help just email us. they are realy quit easy, we are now trying to hatch some green water dragons but they are proving to be a bit harder. (just wondering were you got your incubator from? we used a fish tank!) emshr58@aol.com

And even better - he does not need the heat pads or lamps that some of the other reptiles need.! im sure that last time i checked geckos needed heat mats... the guy in the shop even sells em in his starter packs so no idea how they woulnt need em