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Hey guys,im 16 years old and i drive a moped to school.I have 1 ball python.
But im intrested in more herps i paid alot for my ball python setup.I pay for every thing since i work at pet smart.and the reptile is in my room.Today this woman told me she would would give me here beardie of six months and his enclosure for free!! My dad wont even listen and shuts be down im thinking of hiding him in my room till he lets me talk him into it but ill be paying for every thing and they wont even know ill have it.The woman said she was going to release it into the wild if i dont get it today since shes moving.

I wouldn't advised "hiding" it from your parents, because that's a very quick way to lose their trust in you. You can, however, find a better alternative for her than releasing into the wild. There are plenty of reptile and pet shops that would gladly take in a homeless beardie. Think before you do things...it'll help you in the long run. Maybe if your parents see how you helped this woman rehome her reptile WITHOUT doing things behind their back, they may reconsider.

Irritating your dad may not be the best way to get him to allow you to have more reptiles.

Just because it's free doesn't mean it's good.

Do you even like beardies or are you just momentarily excited by the prospect of another reptile that you don't have to pay to get?

trust isint really a biggie they recently caught me smoking and my liquer stash and a bunch of condoms,and i am really intrested in beardies and have done all the research when i was deciding which to get a ball or a beardie.

And your 16?? Great....can't wait for my son to grow up.....

I agree with LGray23. Don't hide it from your parents. Show them how mature and responsible you are by helping that lady to find a new home, like a petshop, for the bearded dragon. This will earn respect from your parents. I am a father of 2 boys and we are always open and honest with eachother.

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Originally Posted by Ballz R Us

trust isint really a biggie they recently caught me smoking and my liquer stash and a bunch of condoms,and i am really intrested in beardies and have done all the research when i was deciding which to get a ball or a beardie.

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Trust should always be the first issue when it comes to any relationship. Hmmm. You wonder why they won't 'let' you have a beardie. Honestly, their house their rules.

Beardie's are a lot more expensive, and harder to care for than a ball python. Are you ready for this? Special bulbs, a lot of food, and calcium requirements. It takes a lot of responsibility. I'm not trying to discourage you, but maybe you should wait until you have a place of your own.

thanks for all the replies ive decided to hide him in my closet

This is either trolling, or extremely stupid.

You are not going to be able to hide a bearded dragon and keep up the care it needs. You will kill it.

I smell tuna.