It's all personal preference. I was very excited to get a baby bearded dragon in August. I researched, spent a lot of money on equipment and got everything set up for her. I just wasn't anticipating how much work she was. She pooped multiple times a day and made a huge mess of her cage every day. She had food issues and I didn't enjoy interacting with her at all. After only a few months I ended up rehoming her and she's now in a really good home with someone who adores her. I found out through the experience that I'm not a lizard person and I am happy with my snakes. But a lot of people like beardies... It just depends on you.