So I would like to add another reptile to our family. I would like to set up a nice desert vivarium that would be visually pleasing. I am interested in a bearded dragon or an uromastyx. I like how the uro is more or less vegetarian, but I like how personable the beardies are. Even though I'd like a "display" animal, I do want to be able to handle and interact with our pet.

I have read up on the care sheets for both these species and have done extensive research so I am confident I can properly set up and meet either's needs, but I'm having trouble deciding which will make the better pet. Any thoughts from some experienced keepers here???

A couple thoughts to consider:
- Uros - no insects which is definite plus, require higher temps and so maybe can't spend as much time outside cage (???), friendly but maybe not quite as friendly as beardies, maybe not so forgiving of husbandry errors.
- Beardies - puppylike personalities, can tolerate more temp fluxuations, does eat crickets, hornworms, etc which I'd rather not but it's still really not a problem, requires occasional soaking/bathing.

A couple questions:
- Do either of these species tend to "mess up" their homes? Do they dig profusely or scrabble a lot and tend to tip rocks or dig up cacti? I would make sure anything in their habitat is secure, but it is good to know this sort of thing.
- Are Uros really that temperature sensitive? Could I have one out on my shoulder around the house for a little while without having to worry about his body temp falling too much?
- How do you keep your crickets???

Thanks in advance for any advice you all can give!! Much appreciated!