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I’ve been trying to convince my wife that getting a beaded dragon would make an awesome pet for the family. (Yes I know dogs are better but my living situation kinda sucks for getting a dog) I have a 3 year old daughter and I want something that would be happy with her handling it (under supervision of course) I’ve just been trying to justify the purchase for a 40 gallon (yes I know it would eventually need something bigger) with all the stuff you would need is around 175-200$. Her argument is space for the enclosure and she flat out does not think they make great pet.

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Penny · 46-50, F

the novelty will wear off and you ll be stuck with it and all the stuff for it. though aquariums and a bearded dragon as well would probably sell well

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Ozuye502 · 36-40, M

@Penny way too big bearded dragons only get to 18-24 inches iguanas get massively huge like 5-6 feet. Growing up I had a friend who had an iguana and he would walk it like a dog in the summer

Penny · 46-50, F

@Ozuye502 omg im sorry i didnt realize. my ex-hubs brother had an iguana and it only grew to like 2 feet long or so including it's tail. maybe it was a dwarf iguana? he was really cool though, Iggy. lol

Ozuye502 · 36-40, M

@Penny growth stunned like that is generally due to a serious malnutrition problem earlier in life because dwarf iguanas are usually only 5-6 inch lizards and are not usually able to be handled. But hey it’s ok. But they do take about 6 years to become full grown they do make excellent pets if you can handle the size of one. + when they get defensive at full grown that tail is like a baseball bat to the shin.

Wol62 · 51-55, M

Well good luck convincing her to have this as a pet.

Confined · 56-60, M

Maybe you should get some fish.

Ozuye502 · 36-40, M

@Confined already have a very well cared for blue convict

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I thought iguanas were very high maintenance but I could be wrong. I've only been in close contact once when I held one at the zoo. Very cool but I'll stick with cats. 🙂 Good luck though!