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I see now! Still, you are quite handsome even if your colors don’t brighten. How long have you been Dayan’s right-hand man?

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Such different behavior in siblings is truly fascinating. Do you breed them regularly? What got you started with these guys?

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Oh…they see it! Who’s gonna get it first?

Which of these guys is the fastest?

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Migi you are quite lovely. What sort of color morph are you?

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What a stunning creature. Just naturally elegant. Have you had her a long time?

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Diatomaceous earth is only for external use. I know I wouldn’t use it on a beardie because they are so much closer to the ground. There is a chance of eye inflammation. I’ve used it with chickens with moderate success, but they don’t slither along the ground. Taken internally, it dissolves into its basic mineral components, mostly calcium. For internal parasites, it will do no harm, but it will also do no good. Unfortunately, your best bet is to use a compound prescribed by the vet and applied in the correct dosage. It may not be organic, as in all natural. The good news is, as long as you buy food items from qualified purveyors of goods such as Critter Depot, you will never have to do it again. If you feed wild-caught items, such as sow-bugs, which all kids love and will assume that the beardie will too, you will have to worm yearly. Sow-bugs are the absolute worst for parasites, but all wild-caught items such as crickets and worms, will have some. Another science lesson in the making! As a former professor, I am guilty of trying to find teachable moments everywhere in life, so please forgive me.

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No worries! I know just what you are talking about. A heads up…since you didn’t get your beardie from a reputable breeder, your little guy/gal can have a parasite load. Icky I know, and something we don’t like to think about when getting a pet from a big box store. But the fact is, that just like Walmart doesn’t produce their own goods, Petco (who I used to work for a thousand years ago) does not raise their own pet offerings. They tend to get them wherever they can, as cheap as they can. Therefore, I highly recommend that you take a fecal sample into your local vet. Not the animal, just a fecal sample. And hey, you can turn it into a science project or biology lesson! If you do need to worm, then you will know. Also, be sure to check out my guide to Bearded Dragon care on this website. You might pick up a tip or two that will be interesting.

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Is this little person a rescue, or did you get ‘it’ from a pet store?

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It does sound promising. Let us know when she starts laying eggs. Let the count down begin!

You are going to be needing those crickets, it seems. Get all of your housebound friends to log in and give you a Critter Gold. What better time to put those bored friends and family members to good use!

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That ain’t no biscuit, that’s an entire loaf!! 🤣🤣🤣

It is wonderful that you two share such a deep bond. Don’t ever let anybody tell you that reptiles don’t bond with their owners.

The best way to win the crickets is to get as many critter golds as possible in one month. And although your picture is indeed very cool, someone with a less fun picture but more golds will win. So if you and your family members are housebound in these interesting times, get them to register and log in and give you a Critter Gold!

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Yeah that is a good way to guestimate. And in a few weeks you can sex this little reptile person by using a flashlight. Where did you get him/her? I’m guessing that he/she doesn’t have a name until gender is determined, and then the kids will have a naming contest. Is that correct?

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Ah Yoshi, what a nice picture of two friends getting their beauty sleep. No social distancing here!

How many crickets do you enjoy each week, Yoshi?

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Are his/her tips any good?

How long have you had Erza and did it take very long to hand-tame him?

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Oh, the contest isn’t for grubs 😝. Only crickets.

Har Har, anyway, how old is this little cutey?

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And looking hungry! How old is this little guy?

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