Where to buy a Lizard (Vanc.)

spreerider · #1 03-29-2009, 01:10 AM

bearded dragons are grreat pets.

Ephraim · #2 03-29-2009, 01:38 AM

if you want to get a small lizard, look at crested geckos over leopard geckos. You will see more activity out of them during the day. And dont even bother with a fat tail, the things are only active at 3am or so. (i know this cause i havent seen mine outside of his in 3 years) Cresties take very well to handling and are readily available. As long as your house does not get too cold they can do without a heat lamp (helps to offset initial cost as cresties cost more than leos).

If you want to go larger, beardies are a great option, but be aware of much higher setup costs, mainly due to lighting. They will get 18" long so you will need to have space to house it.

Pm me if you want me to expand more on this.

Diana · #3 03-29-2009, 04:38 AM

I agree Leopards make great first time lizards... they were my first reptiles.

I do think cornsnakes are easier though because you dont have to deal with crickets.

For my leopard gecko setup I tiled the tank floor with travertine-looking tile to create the 'desert sand floor' look. It was awesome and super easy to wipe clean. Leopards will poop in one spot so I just put a paper towel down in thier "bathroom" area.

As far as breeders I got mine from a lady out in Mission, she had tons of geckos and they were all really health. I think she did bearded dragons as well. Rene that works at J&L also breeds Leopards and crested geckos(she is on the board).

-Diana

belzebuth · #4 03-29-2009, 04:51 AM

Pet lovers in Abby. They have a lot of reptiles.

bullit67 · #5 03-29-2009, 05:06 AM

try Aquatic addictions they had a good selection last time I looked

High tide · #6 03-29-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by belzebuth

Pet lovers in Abby. They have a lot of reptiles.

I wouldn't shop there. I used to breed Veiled Chameleons and overheard staff selling one of my Chameleons as "wild caught"....very unethical.

High tide · #7 03-29-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by spreerider

bearded dragons are grreat pets.

Aren't they on the exotic pets list banned in B.C.? Doesn't make much sense but that's what I heard.

BTW, I was born in PA.....ink,pink, the pulp mill stinks, riding on a horses ****. lol