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I just went through a similar decision. I had a Beardie back when I was in College and was looking for something again. I went with the Tegu, but I have to admit, I had some buyers remorse initially as it became obviously quickly that the Tegu was going to require a bit more work and in general, presented a more dangerous animal to my kids. I actually looked at maybe even finding the Tegu a new home and then replacing with a Beardie again. however, I chose to give the Tegu a try. personally, I am very glad I am. Dejah has turned out quickly to be a wonderful animal who is very interactive, and it is quite fun to have her out of her cage. While I knew I would "see" the Beardie more as they sleep out in the open, you get to interact more with the Tegu while it is out. it is fun to see her explore everything around her.

Secondly, the Beardies like their life food from time to time. you need to keep crickets for them. Personally, I like being able to feed the Tegu a wide variety of stuff that can be bought at the market, rather than the pet store. I also only have room for a 6 X 2 cage for her, but that's why I got a girl, a bit smaller and understand with just one of them that this should be a large enough cage.

<blockquote data-quote="Dejahsaurus" data-source="post: 148853" data-attributes="member: 6037">I just went through a similar decision.&nbsp; I had a Beardie back when I was in College and was looking for something again.&nbsp; I went with the Tegu, but I have to admit, I had some buyers remorse initially as it became obviously quickly that the Tegu was going to require a bit more work and in general, presented a more dangerous animal to my kids.&nbsp; I actually looked at maybe even finding the Tegu a new home and then replacing with a Beardie again.&nbsp; however, I chose to give the Tegu a try.&nbsp; personally, I am very glad I am.&nbsp; Dejah has turned out quickly to be a wonderful animal who is very interactive, and it is quite fun to have her out of her cage.&nbsp; While I knew I would &quot;see&quot; the Beardie more as they sleep out in the open, you get to interact more with the Tegu while it is out.&nbsp; it is fun to see her explore everything around her. Secondly, the Beardies like their life food from time to time.&nbsp; you need to keep crickets for them.&nbsp; Personally, I like being able to feed the Tegu a wide variety of stuff that can be bought at the market, rather than the pet store.&nbsp; I also only have room for a 6 X 2 cage for her, but that's why I got a girl, a bit smaller and understand with just one of them that this should be a large enough cage.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Dejahsaurus, post: 148853, member: 6037"] I just went through a similar decision. I had a Beardie back when I was in College and was looking for something again. I went with the Tegu, but I have to admit, I had some buyers remorse initially as it became obviously quickly that the Tegu was going to require a bit more work and in general, presented a more dangerous animal to my kids. I actually looked at maybe even finding the Tegu a new home and then replacing with a Beardie again. however, I chose to give the Tegu a try. personally, I am very glad I am. Dejah has turned out quickly to be a wonderful animal who is very interactive, and it is quite fun to have her out of her cage. While I knew I would "see" the Beardie more as they sleep out in the open, you get to interact more with the Tegu while it is out. it is fun to see her explore everything around her. Secondly, the Beardies like their life food from time to time. you need to keep crickets for them. Personally, I like being able to feed the Tegu a wide variety of stuff that can be bought at the market, rather than the pet store. I also only have room for a 6 X 2 cage for her, but that's why I got a girl, a bit smaller and understand with just one of them that this should be a large enough cage. [/QUOTE]

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