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Originally Posted by spike06
and not to be mean, but u shouldve done more research before u took in this beardie.
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While I DO very much appreciate your advice, this comment was HIGHLY inappropriate. You don't know me, don't know my research, and therefore should not make flipant remarks. I have admitted I am new to reptiles. I have admitted this is my first beardie. I am ignorant to raising them because raising one in theory is a whole lot different than raising one in real life.
Also, I am asking questions because the local pet store AND breeder have given me advice that has conflicted with "my own" research. I am in this predicament because after telling the pet store "owner" that my beardie was 6 inches, he gave me 1/2" crix. I also questioned him AGAIN after he handed then to me, to make sure he did not misunderstand me.
And btw, I would say that I am very smart, actually, in coming to you guys, the "experts", who can mentor my boys and I through correctly raising this little guy. Everyone needs mentors in their life. Noone knows everything about a beardie. And those willing to admit that will gain lots of useful information along the way.
And IMHO, good "research" is surrounding yourself with the people who have done what you are trying to do, not being afraid to ask "ignorant" questions, and being open to opinions other than your own.
~Stacey
Wife to 1 Comedian
Mom to 6 kids, 1 dog and 1 beardie
