Please input! :)

[Mitch21]

So I have a slowly growing ball python collection that I really only want to keep on a small scale... maybe 10-20 snakes eventually... But since BPs are more of a species that enjoys its privacy, naturally it's not a very good display creature.

So I've been looking for something that would make a great DISPLAY addition to my snake room once I get my apartment. I've been looking at GTPs, Bearded Dragons, Chameleons, Poison Arrow Frogs, but I just don't want to miss over something awesome...

The only requirements that I have are that it can't be very high maintenance, NO spiders!, and I'd love to be able to keep it in a 40gal tank. Vacationing and work take up a good portion of my time, so I'm trying to stay away from animals that will need strict attention.

If you have any ideas, LET ME KNOW!

[blackcrystal22]

Arboreal snake, nice looking boa, or jaguar carpet python!

[Beardedragon]

Well... No beardie with those options... but a GTP sounds great for what you have! Id also look into Carpets.

[nixer]

there is a captive bred GTP on craigslist right now for 500 with a nice setup with RHP
its supposedly friendly too 8 months old

oh yea i forgot its listed under chicago

[Mitch21]

So how much 'work/attention' is required for a beardie? I know I'd have to get a larger tank later on, but since BD are listed as beginner lizards, I can't imagine I wouldn't be able to give it the proper care...

INPUT PLEASE!

[temec]

set up an awsome vivarium with poison dart frogs

[Bruce Whitehead]

Our beardies were easy enough to care for, but they required daily care.

Jer found them to be very high maintenance, if for no other reason than their complete dependence.

We kept lots of lists when we had Buddy and Kitty...

1) when to mist/spray them
2) when to feed crickets
3) when to feed mealworms
4) what veggies / fruits they ate and when
5) when to dust their crickets with a)calcium b) vitamins
6) when to clean tanks
7) when did they poop, when are they due to poop again
8) when to soak/bathe

And if you don't have them on lots of technology then you have to adjust temps throughout the day, adjust lighting, etc.

Compared to a dog probably not as much work, but compared to a BP a lot more work. I would say if you want low maintenance, then a beardie is a no-no.

Then there is the bug raising... *UGH*

I enjoyed them, but you cannot leave for a day and have them on their own, or at least we were never comfortable doing so. And with the snakes I was not willing to put the time into them, so we eventually rehomed them (but Buddy scored with the Dragon Crazy home he ended up with).

Bruce