Unboxing baby bearded dragon!

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// @meetmarmaduke
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Welcoming Marmaduke, an 8-week old male tangerine bearded dragon, to his new home! As mentioned at the start of the video, we got him from Atomic Lizard Ranch: atomiclizardra...
Thanks everyone for the useful tips & feedback in the comments!
I'd also like to address some of the complaints:
1. What's with the "terrible" packaging? -- This way of shipping baby bearded dragons is actually industry standard and has a high survival rate. The way Atomic Lizard Ranch packed him was quite thoughtful: the bag was made of breathable cloth, it was loosely packed with cushioning paper, the styrofoam box had holes poked in it, and he was only in the box for 16 hours. This packaging is a compromise between giving enough room to breathe, but snug enough so that he wouldn't be jostled around too much during shipping. Also, FedEx has an agreement with sellers who use this "LIVE Reptiles2You" packaging to transport them with care. Here's a website with more details on that: www.reptiles2yo...
I can almost guarantee that the reptiles sold in pet stores (which obviously had to be shipped from somewhere!!!) were NOT packaged or shipped as carefully as Marmaduke was. Before purchasing Marmaduke, I went to 4 different pet stores in town, including 2 locally owned reptile shops, but NOT ONE of them could tell me anything about the breeders, how far away the dragons came from, what day they were born on, etc. The enclosures were dirty and over-crowded. The staff also had minimal knowledge of proper bearded dragon care. I would much rather directly support an ethical breeder like Atomic Lizard Ranch -- one who can tell me how the parents and babies were raised -- than pay an uninformed pet store for simply being the middle man.
The comments complaining about the packaging are getting REALLY old, people!! I might start deleting any new ones ....
2. Why did you take soooOoOOoOoooOoo long to get him out of the bag? -- Imagine that you had just been shipped in a box through the mail. You're healthy and intact, but probably disoriented and in a bit of shock. Wouldn't you prefer to be handled gently? The little dude was scared, burrowing into the corner of the bag with his claws stuck in to the fabric, didn't want to come out yet. Rather than just yanking him out for the sake of impatient KZbin viewers, I gave him a few minutes to get used to my voice and come around to the idea of me getting him out. And he turned out just fine!!! He was handled sparingly for the first 2 weeks (as is the standard recommendation for newly relocated reptiles) and has turned out to be a perfectly well-adjusted, inquisitive, cuddly, friendly, and adventurous beardie. Watch some of the other videos if you wanna check him out!
Thanks for watching!!!!! 😁
P.S. In case you're concerned, the live plants in the terrarium have been carefully selected as non-toxic to bearded dragons and should be safe if he decides to take a nibble 😃

[@MeetMarmaduke]

To All: Before you consider posting another complaint about the packaging or how slow I took him out... READ THE DESCRIPTION! Thanks ❤🦎❤

[@zetaopress2389]

People are so ignorant and don't know how to read descriptions. But i understand how you felt in the video lol i just bought mines 2 days ago. Also note that it's best to buy the bugs at a pet store. cause if you catch wild ones they might have a disease or parasite and it can travel into the lizard and harm it.

[@sethpierce1477]

He's very beautiful. I'm really jealous. I've gotta ask though. I've heard that your not supposed to handle or pick em up for a week? Is that true? (I have no knowledge on reptile pets)

[@MeetMarmaduke]

@@sethpierce1477 Yes, the standard recommendation is to handle bearded dragons sparingly for the first 1-2 weeks to allow them to adjust to the new environment and shake off their relocation stress. It's best to handle them only as needed for feeding and cleaning, then otherwise leave them be. But it is a good idea to spend time around their tank, just hanging out and doing normal things, so they learn that you're not a threat. After the first few weeks they will become more curious and allow you to handle them without getting stressed out.

[@khadijahsalley4077]

where did you get marmaduke from?

[@MeetMarmaduke]

@@khadijahsalley4077 Atomic Lizard Ranch

[@sisiwilli6383]

3:06 Lizard: *if I can't see her then she can't see me*

[@katiemonaco5018]

Lol

[@kgtstudios4850]

Lizard logic 😂😂

[@deniseoflaherty7401]

O M G S O S M A R T

[@ayobfine]

😂😂😂😂

[@vloggingandadventureswithn8889]

Loll

[@urmomgay445]

Everyone hating on how slow she’s unboxing but she’s probably doing it to not scare the little dude

[@lucaraptor8887]

Mermaidgirl 20067 yes right

[@leonardwallis4837]

yup

[@omarsanchez5401]

Mermaidgirl 20067 you want the little guy to be scared or what?

[@sneakerpreacherministries2523]

Exactly

[@Quacktum]

Mermaidgirl 20067 right

[@xIFearlessPups]

Ahhh, he’s got that fresh out the package look

[@wockytocky8837]

No he doesn’t

[@journeybeyondthesea]

LMAOOO 😂😂

[@wockytocky8837]

You know what now that I come back to it he does have that fresh out the package look

[@emily4630]

Lol

[@kresivarivkah612]

Lol.

[@wildbluewings]

You're educating people on how to properly handle baby beardies with care and patience! How can we be the only ones to understand that?? Everyone who gave you a hard time should be ashamed! God bless you girl! I love your little bubbly baby, and I'm going to get my own again someday. Your tank is gorgeous too! I've never seen a more lush, clean, lively green terrarium like that! I'm going to build my own though.

[@kraftyjae8915]

Hey! Did you get one yet? Please make a video

[@wildbluewings]

@@kraftyjae8915 I'll get one soon, after I build my own tank! It might take a couple more months until I get one, but I'll certainly make a video!

[@wildbluewings]

@@kd-xe5xn What's with you? And I wasn't lying, I DIDN'T see a better tank before this one, but after. What makes you think you can assume my experience?

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Haha, Brie welcome to the world of KZbin complainers!! Someone always has some shiiiiiit to say. A year after you made this comment and some dude comes by to tell you he knows better?! Sigh. Anywayyyy I would love to see your tank if you post a video sometime! Link it here if you do! ❤️

[@fantom8152]

@@kd-xe5xn Are you dumb, stupid, or dumb. Nvm, let your shitty brain load before you can open your eyes, and LOOK AT THE COMMENTS UP!!!😠😠😠

[@prime-slub3566]

At what age do bearded dragons develop wings and breath fire??

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Good question, I have been waiting a while for this to happen. 🔥

[@prime-slub3566]

@@MeetMarmaduke me too

[@raymondeusoffmendoza2565]

probably after you die

[@lucifearical]

38548558

[@prime-slub3566]

@@lucifearical thx. 👍👌

[@xxfiftygy4840]

With all those ignorant and mean comments, I wonder if you guys have a life. Not knowing why she unboxes slowly and doesn't take him out right away proves us reptiles keeper how stupid you guys can be. She did everything right, so stop all that stupid stuff. Nice bearded dragon by the way! I love his/her colors.

[@jupiter1561]

XxFiftyGy ikr

[@isaac.8887]

You make a bearded dragon feel scared and transported in a small bag that's probably not Evan properly protected because you can't be bothred to pick it up at a pet store

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Cerealsniper39 How do you think the reptiles at a pet store got there? Shipped in a box... And I went to 4 different pet stores in town, including 2 locally owned reptile shops, but no one could tell me anything about the breeders or where the dragons came from. I would much rather support an ethical breeder directly, one who can tell me how the parents and babies were raised, than pay an uninformed pet store for simply being the middle man.

[@dragongamerboi13]

Yeah right? it is a baby after all, better not man-handle it unless you wanna possibly injure it and also get it not to trust you. I loved how gentle she was. it's adorable and so brightly colored.

[@q3uxvy573]

i agree

[@clouddrizzle]

He’s absolutely adorable, congrats on getting him!! I’m considering asking my parents for one, are they worth it? And what’s the hardest part about owning one? Sorry for the questions, the more feedback, the better. :)

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Totally worth it! Marmaduke is a great pet and I love him to bits. The hardest thing is needing a constant supply of live insects to feed him, but if you start your own colony, you can save a lot of that hassle!

[@maddy7678]

There soooo worthit!! My dad has allergies so reptiles and anphibians are my only choice (besides doggies) and i would consider getting a beardie as ur first reptile just because thier easiest

[@debbiemontague2355]

They are greats pets . Not many cons about owning one at all very hardy animals cheap to keep and don't need walked lol perfect pet for anyone with minimal responsibility in the sense you can be gone all day my baby has own little desert happening in his encloser loves his sand digs all the time branches stones great pets

[@handlemynyutz]

Arcticfloof yes they 100% are.....when you raise one from a baby. The hardest part about owning one is the initial cost. Cages lights and everything else you need are kind of expensive. Also read a whole lot about how to take care of them because it’s absolutely necessary to make it live to its potential. Just a tip: don’t use sand as a base. Try out sandpaper and if it starts to rub it’s head against it then replace it with something else immediately

[@Nizhoni_pony]

They are worth it for the bond and love the only downside for me is their claws

[@adav5533]

The little guy look so healthy, even after being in a pouch inside a box with styrofoam. When you think of it, reptiles love confined places to curl up and hide.

[@siryeshe]

I cannot fathom the idea of sending out lizards in boxes such as this like some "parcel item". Imagine the stress levels! Respect to the owner for being awesome with it. Such a cute beardie. 😊❤

[@Kel100]

I love how gentle you are “hi we’re your new family “❤️ so cute

[@chappyofwa]

No one gonna question the packaging? No? Alright

[@jaylnjordan1362]

Skeletal Gun I was confused as well how much air do they need bc I could've sworn it had no holes could've been a plastic see through container or something more humane

[@MeetMarmaduke]

The bag was made of soft breathable cloth btw.

[@chappyofwa]

Meet Marmaduke Aye, but the bag looks pretty loose, yknow? It was barely fitting with the Styrofoam around it

[@MeetMarmaduke]

True. The folks at Atomic Lizard Ranch probably chose this packaging as a compromise between giving enough room to breath, but snug enough so that he wouldn't be jostled around too much during shipping. He arrived safe and healthy, so it seems like it worked alright :)

[@jaylnjordan1362]

Meet Marmaduke ok I never had a mailed in pet so I was unsure

[@kcgeckos6853]

He was actually package very well, its funny reading comments from people you can tell the ones who know nothing a bout reptiles. You also were kind enough to take your time in getting him out .

[@niteowlx5178]

Awwh you're so gentle with him, also to some of the people who may be hating on you for buying animals that are packaged, like it is safe as they have breathing holes on the box and most of packaged animals like lizards and baby turtles I know go in to a short hibernation state when in the box and are safe, if it weren't safe then they wouldn't have them in a box

[@callme_freshhh814]

The packaging sucked no heat pad the news paper should be on the outside of the bag so he’s safe imagine him being at the bottom of the bag (oh wait he was) so imagine if somewhere along the line the box dropped straight down all the cushion and installation is above him. Or imagine it being cold and raining that day no heat pad bro come on there no excuse

[@an19subscriberyoutuberwhoh91]

kenneth davis *cough*she made the lizard eat right away because it must have been starving from being in the box a little long *cough*

[@an19subscriberyoutuberwhoh91]

Callme_freshhh haters gonna hate ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@charitystewart6268]

kenneth davis It was probably very hungry

[@Sitter8]

@@kd-xe5xn bro it would’ve been starving

[@bulbasour3]

The humans who say this was slow have the patience of people who come into an among us game and immediately leave because they're not the imposter.

[@ferrugem6348]

Among us was a mistake

[@maxrichings7346]

this makes me so happy how respectful and gentle you are

[@speechlessseal9790]

What a gorgeous dragon! I love how you’re so gentle with him. It’s only seeing this video that I realize how young my own little Lorelei is. So small and precious 😅

[@qween_j_0721]

whoever packed that little guy up didn’t even give him a heating pad! so sad

[@StarBurst-h4m]

QWEEN_ J_07 I know right! :(

[@StarBurst-h4m]

QWEEN_ J_07 do you have a dragon? Also I subbed

[@HypeLady92]

I'm going to explain this to you I know I'm late but the reason they don't put a heat pad because they have no feeling underbelly and it can burn their belly and that can also kill them it's best to not use a heat pad whatsoever just the whole packaging was not right the way they did it

[@saucylasagna5474]

It was summer too

[@faye0872]

Probably because.. it was warm enough. Stop thinking you’re proving some kind of injustice here

[@JP-xb9qd]

Very cute. Mine just passed away. At about 6 years old; I thought I did everything to keep him happy and healthy. I would like to get another one, especially after viewing videos like yours, but not until I figure out what I did wrong. Enjoy!

[@laurelcook9078]

Lol, I love your patience, I would’ve just dumped him out of the bag (gently of course) and been like “okay time for you to get acclimated.” Also I love how scared of you he is here, but when I click on your channel he is absolutely bonded with you and couldn’t imagine a world without you 😂

[@huntercarey2667]

I don’t know how I feel about him being stuffed in there like a toy, like it’s safe I bet and they have regulations, but I don’t know, it just doesn’t seem right

[@jaymieskic2415]

hunter carey i feel the same way but apparently reptiles are much calmer being transported in bags as it can’t feel like a hide to them, i just always worry about oxygen supply if they’re in a box, with styrofoam around them, and in a bag 😅

[@shivanisalkar6024]

Read her discreoption

[@shivanisalkar6024]

Well I buchered the spelling

[@shivanisalkar6024]

Lol now I am just doing it as a jook

[@jaymieskic2415]

Shivani Salkar Ik it’s still not the greatest overall though

[@kathleenallen3989]

He loves his mom, didn't want to leave you hand, he's so cute. 🦎

[@vloggingandadventureswithn8889]

Lizard: I dont think i wanna eat that bug he seems like hes a nice buggy, he my friend In an hour having an argument Lizard: chomps and eats bugs

[@luismendoza-ym8gu]

H day dir

[@vloggingandadventureswithn8889]

luis mendoza huh?

[@k.c4178]

Lmao.

[@lindagreenberg682]

Anyone that says the unboxing was to long has no patience and should not get a bearded dragon you a patient and responsible kid you were careful and responsible with the knife as well You should be proud of yourself enjoy your new family member

[@captainrex1742]

Yes you are right I just hate these impatient spoiled brats who got bearded dragons without research

[@pixx13]

You did a great job unboxing him, and these people should not hate on you for working slowly, and making sure that he's okay. When you noticed he raised his tail, it's because he's exploring, getting a feel of the place, he's just alert, and knows you're there. Something that I would recommend doing when handling a dragon for it's first time with you (new dragon) is washing your hands with warm-hot water, and a big thing that I noticed that you didn't do, is petting his chin. When you pet their chin, it gives them a chance to do a mlem (lick) and get a feel for what you are, and for some reason, it makes them feel safe a lot of the time (because they could "overpower" your finger, since it's under them, I guess) Anyway, that's it, and he's very pretty and I wish you guys well with raising him.

[@ithinkswenwenisthebest3770]

Bearded dragons r so cute!!!!!!!Anyone agree

[@craigdoriety9798]

Yes had one for 11 years. He was a great pet and really miss him.

[@lukeknd]

IthinksWenwen Isthebest yeah, I really want one, time to express my parents

[@capriomrowkicz1751]

Lizard .Dragons dont exsist

[@Dhdowned]

Caprio Mrówkicz are you dumb

[@hibro7421]

IthinksWenwen Isthebest Yeah, I’m late but I have a baby, his name is Sushi

[@brianpartlow5530]

Cute little dragon. I'm new to them but I figured out how to get them to drink. Use a dropper or even a peice of veggie to place a drop of water on the tip of his nose. He'll lick it, figure out he likes it and look for more. I got him for the kids, I'm more of a monitor guy. I've been reading and watching videos. They are more work than a baby monitor. My monitor drank on his own, ate on his own, bathed on his own from day one. Our baby dragon is like having a human infant. Make sure he eats, make sure he drinks, give him a warm bath. It's all good, he's a super cute, curious about everything. He'll sit on my hand real nice. When my monitor was a baby, he wanted to fight half the time.

[@LivingthedreameverydayRN]

Such a pretty lil thing isnt it. I have one. Super cute! I like this video! Thanks for taking the time to carefully unwrap the bearded dragon. You are very caring and i love what you do! Keep up the good work

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Thanks so much for watching !! I agree, he is the cutest prettiest little dragon baby :D

[@eise6427]

My heart melted when you said…. “Hm…what should we name you?” “Marmaduke yeah… :)” I can’t I melted my heart-🥺😭

[@graycreature]

"Hello Little friend!" What it sees: *a giant face looking at it*

[@retrocratictv275]

Can they breathe packaged like that?

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Yes, the bag was loosely packed and made of breathable cotton fabric!

[@oren8699]

RETROCRAVE CHANNEL and there's also 4 holes on each corner of the box

[@retrocratictv275]

Oren Gee it’s wraped on a sack that’s why I asked

[@oren8699]

RETROCRAVE CHANNEL ya ik

[@whynotplaysomegames9172]

RETROCRAVE CHANNEL yes

[@TheTriamac]

I love their back legs ! Especially when mine is on my chest and her legs just dangle..lol..this one here is a cutie!! Congratulations on the new baby !!

[@97mph]

how can they breathe in there.. i feel like i’m dying when my window isn’t open

[@Kisaris]

They had enough air to

[@kalistafrost4850]

It is breathable fabric. That is probable the safest they could mail that little guy.

[@dirtbikedude1325]

I’m still wondering what they eat

[@roofs817]

@Nothing Matters the box had holes in it, how do you clowns not see the most obvious things?

[@bailey6781]

@@dirtbikedude1325 what bearded dragons eat? Insects, worms, fruits, veggies 😂

[@jammindragon1812]

Old video but It’s crazy how all of a sudden everyone’s a reptile shipping expert

[@ImRhyThmYx]

HES SO HAPPY LOOK AT THOSE RARE COLORS!

[@relentlessgamer1772]

You got a baby Bearded Dragon the same day I did 😃

[@RiVe_Clan]

Good for you! Btw I got one on Christmas and he is growing big

[@relentlessgamer1772]

Awesome! I can’t wait for mine to get big, he is 10 inches long. When we got him, on July 5th, PetCo said that he was 4-6 months old, but he was the size of a 3 Month old. So, I’m not sure how old he is ☹️

[@relentlessgamer1772]

I also have a Channel with my Bearded Dragon 🙂

[@maddy7678]

Omg i got mine yesterday

[@NoodleKitty421]

I got my boi Mario on December 23rd

[@HayleyRll]

He's so cute!

[@stevenmalchiodi1542]

I must admit I kind of like him so different and cute.

[@Farva..]

Im your 69 like

[@darbyobman2299]

What a cutie! I have a leather back, her name is puffy and she is 2. I love her to pieces! What a great set-up! Beardies are so sweet!

[@Scottstar94]

Darby Obman I have a leather back too ! Mine orange like this one and he’s not old enough to know his gender yet, we got him from petsmart and he was smaller then my finger. I love him so so much !!! I named he/she peach

[@darbyobman2299]

That’s so sweet! I got puffy at PetSmart. The vet and PetSmart said it was a boy( puff ) until she was about a year and a half.

[@rhondathompson3718]

that would have been THE PERFECT TIME for the two of you to bond. he / she was so scared and all it wanted was some love and security. the way it's looking at you.... like don't leave me in here all alone...

[@Cvoor]

He is the absolute cutest little guy. Your tank set up is Beautiful. I didn't know they packaged them like that, being able to breathe, and in all that paper in a little bag. The little guy looks like he's a little frazzled , after being shipped. He will love his new home.

[@oniiscoo325]

This just makes me want one so much.

[@marij5509]

If you plan on getting one make sure you do lots of research bearded dragons aren’t for everyone, because everyone can’t provide the necessary resources for them.

[@999psycho]

MY HEART! He’s so precious 😍

[@Moist_Plinth]

The packaging was actually very good,your beardie is adorable ♥️Mine is called spike ♥️

[@laylam4635]

Serena L lol I was gonna name mine that, then I decided his name was gonna be kiwi!🥳

[@syuzi_a5325]

Serena L my bearded dragon is called spikey

[@luckk5590]

Getting one this week called Sandstorm

[@soulwalksalone-3321]

xZonexFramex awww 🥰😁❤️

[@sagefountas2347]

Serena L mine is called zilly

[@natalielball]

I have one of my own, who is about 3 1/2-4 and he is the joy of my life. I love him so much and it pains me to see these people get these creatures and just leave them in the cold and don’t feed them. But you are being so gentle with it and i’m so so so glad that the beardie will have a nice home with you i’m sure you’ll make an amazing beardie parent!!!

[@AlconburyBlues]

Not a complaint, but helping you with some details. Don't forget also they are usually given anti-stress medication before shipping, that doesn't wear off until he gets some fresh air. This would explain the difficulty getting him out of the bag. On my 2nd job there is a turtle and lizard farm, and a tropical fish farm nearby, and we actually load these boxes into cargo containers that go on the plane. I know exactly how much these little guys can get bounced around. Almost horribly. Without the meds, they would be Dead On Arrival, literally. BTW, cute that you named him Marmaduke, after the comic strip dog with the same colouring. Love it.

[@doggylegend-iu9vt]

My mum said she might get me one for my birthday if I'm a good boy

[@sophina1578]

same for me but she has to find a nice one

[@Ella-mv5cr]

Same. I can't wait

[@runizhamzah5250]

Same

[@runizhamzah5250]

Im getting a chameleon not bearded dragon i have one of those

[@lisabreslin8426]

doggy legend 20087 lol I’ve got one they are HARD

[@harryhill2733]

I have a bearded dragon the same colour about 8-10 months old and when yours was in the bottom of the bag, the position it was in was lying in meant that it was unhappy and when it was on your hand it was agitated as its tail was curved in the air, same as when he was in the box. Hope all goes well for u all. Locusts and fresh rocket is really good for beardy's and if you use a syringe to try and give it some water then that's great.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Yep, he was in shock from just being shipped in a box. Within 48 hours he was behaving normally and he's perfectly fine now.

[@harryhill2733]

Yep great to hear hope all goes well.

[@mr.muffin2773]

He's so butiful he's so orange he is so bright OMG SO CUTE

[@llg_3699]

I got a bearded dragon recently. He survived 4 days without food and water and to make matters worse the heating pad got cold two days in. I don’t know why it took 4 days when it was only supposed to take 1 or 2. The mail woman also threw the box he was in at my aunts door. When she opened it he wasn’t moving and my aunt had to put him in her shirt to warm in up. He now is back in good shape and I named him Rambo as a result of him be a survivor. He looks like the one in the video. I’m glad not all bearded dragons are treated like mines were.

[@SupernovaFishsticks]

Ditching the bird idea, bearded dragons are now my new dream pet lol

[@taylorjjb4004]

He looks so healthy! I see lots of baby bearded dragons with so many physical problems but he looks in such good shape! Treat him well and congrats on ur new dragon baby

[@AndrewDrewJamison]

oh my GOD HE'S SO CUTE!

[@wxrps]

My teacher had a bearded dragon. One time we saw a cricket by the sink and fed it to him

[@Connorwhatever]

I hope for the beardie it wasn't carrying a disease. Don't take em from the wild~ Cool that your teacher had one tho, that's amazing!

[@allisonford2101]

He got happy once he got in his new habitat he was like thanx now we family

[@bobbymckeel1034]

*bearded dragon gets shipped in a bag* Woman: “hello little friend” Dragon: “WHAT THE FUCK”

[@clappybumclaps2099]

4:04 is when it comes out

[@brookeplayz6822]

ty

[@kristenbrumm1797]

Its tail is up. It was in a defensive mode. Probably just needed some time to adjust before it ate or drank.

[@jonathanhunter8233]

Not true

[@MonsterGame2024]

Tail up doesn't mean anything in bearded dragons

[@smilealot78]

Hah! We just got a citrus leatherback male and orange female from Atomic! Collette is the BEST!

[@smilealot78]

Their names are Dragon and Sweet.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Cool! Yeah I am super happy with Atomic Lizard Ranch :)

[@whynotplaysomegames9172]

Cynthia Frasier I bet that is beautiful i got the same breed but she has some snow in her so she is like a orange an grey ish tan stripe

[@ashleeblankenship3769]

Cynthia Frasier I got a fancy leatherback, his name is Banana!

[@tabiiTab]

Ik this was a phew years ago but the way she unboxed him/her was so gentle oml🥰I love how gentle that was and heartwarming

[@Flingyboi]

Legend has it that roach is still roaming around the house 😂

[@pythonlatino]

Beautiful bearded dragon.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Thanks, I quite agree!

[@runtz9923]

Bel biv devoe,

[@xxqueenofficialxx7283]

I have bearded dragon, called Neeko

[@dmastery5493]

She did a great job and handled him with care wtf are these people talking about. Stop spreading negativity.

[@Ninetysixgal]

He’s a beauty. Love his colors.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Agreed!

[@Gregorz]

You should've just put it in the terrarium from the get-go and left him alone with some food. Dragons are pretty stressed when they move in for the first time (especially coming out of transport) that's why he was closing his eyes. Just advice for anyone watching.

[@dannyphantom121]

Exactly

[@yeahboi2684]

Finally another person who has a beardie as their Profile Picture.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Well yeah, he's the whole point of this channel 👍

[@yeahboi2684]

@@MeetMarmaduke 😌👌 A good channel.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

@@yeahboi2684 Thank you! 🦎

[@thoughtsurferzone5012]

Damn if I'm bringing roaches into my house.

[@dragonkid4251]

I think the little dude ran away from his owners, then got himself trapped in to bag that’s for snakes, then he ate the snake in their And now he is like Mission accomplished + Respect

[@m0ra05]

I don’t think a bearded dragon can eat a snake

[@z-7570]

Read the discription for the information for the packaging reasons

[@michaelbarnhart2593]

Haha! I know! It explains away most of the terrible comments and observations here, if only they were read. Funny how having a high school equivalency diploma makes some people think they are geniuses! ;-)

[@MaiRaven3]

Wow, adorable. So sweet, I like how gentle you are with him.

[@hisnamewasrocco]

Little did he know what an excellent home and family he was delivered into!! I'm definitely ordering one from Atomic Lizard Ranch. Just have to wait for my enclosure to arrive first!!

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Ooh congrats on your new friend coming soon!! They are so much fun.

[@ThatFreshKidAj]

Do they change color over time ? Or they stay the color they are when they are born?.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

It's possible that his colors will fade a bit to be less bright over time, but he'll still be mostly tangerine. Interestingly he does get some pretty purple patterns on his back & tail when he's out in the sun - check that out in newer videos!

[@AngelOttaway]

Meet Marmaduke mine was orange line that and around 7-8 months he lost all his orange I trued everything I could think of to make it come back but with every shed less and less came back I miss the orange color

[@darthreaper6311]

Mine started off grey and now he is a mix of orange,brown black,and white. And his eyes are this cool Sith Lord orange color

[@dylpickles8628]

I was just about to talk about the packaging but read the description thanks for clearing that up, just wanted to make sure he was sent with care and know I now he was, thanks

[@p_bailey5740]

1:52 “Hello little friend”

[@floofofficialyt]

Aw, so cute! I'm getting a bearded dragon next week, my moms friend is giving him to us. His name is Alvis, I can't wait! He's adorable

[@alpha_recon259]

just telling you this was an amazing thing to watch he let you pick him up instantly that is a really, really good bond for in the future.

[@lamarwynn9478]

Makes my heart melt

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Me too :)

[@nodeable148]

Me too

[@resoluti0nss]

Oh my god I forgot how small they were😍

[@htowncardetailing7225]

Hey little one u look so cute

[@user-oq4mo5uc8h]

thanks

[@adendarican640]

@@user-oq4mo5uc8h 🤣

[@vinnysreptiles1567]

You're lucky hes very chill. Mine jumped out of my hand as soon as I let him out the packaging. I had to chase him around the house so he doesnt get lost or hurt.

[@mariamnone816]

What a beautiful baby and a very nice set up for his 'cage' I wouldn't mind living in the same thing but macro sized! You did a great job and were patient on getting him out of the bag. Once he was in your hand he seemed pretty relaxed for just arriving. May you have many years with your sweet dragon.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Thanks so much!!

[@Matt-bh6yp]

this is the exact size of my beardie. just gave him his first bath today he absolutely took a huge defecation... still love him XD

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Pooping in the bath is actually a great way to get them potty trained!!

[@mariacerda1775]

This reminds me whene my Bearded Dragon was little

[@brendanchwascinski1561]

Hey why are there so many haters doesn't it get old?

[@MeetMarmaduke]

This is KZbin, people will find any reason to complain. I love the constructive feedback and tips in the comments, but pointless complaints really do get old.

[@brendanchwascinski1561]

Meet Marmaduke I'm sorry you have to deal with that

[@brendanchwascinski1561]

Meet Marmaduke your lizard is very interesting 😊😊

[@user-sc1tq4eb3x]

i see your hands shaking lol i can relate because when i got mine i was shaking with fear and excitement. fear that it wouldnt like me and excitement that i finally got one

[@joeyyxjm475]

Getting a cute lil' Beardie in June! I can't wait!! (I might think of using Atomic Lizard Ranch!)

[@tc6166]

I was showing this video to my beardie and he got scared.

[@我-y4i]

Nice

[@k.c4178]

My leopard gecko thinks I’m ugly and therefore won’t watch anything with me. 😂

[@marij5509]

@@k.c4178 I- 💀💀💀

[@k.c4178]

@@marij5509 i often have to think about what he sees when my face is all up on the tank, and I don’t blame him for hiding. I be like ⚫️👄⚫️

[@jakojii]

@@k.c4178 I’m late. But how is owning a Leopard Gecko? Is it easy?

[@rioloved1109]

13:18 *If I stay still and not move she won’t see me*

[@HazraPanda]

Playing dead 101

[@pokemonamv9671]

I love them I might be getting (1) soon

[@kraftyjae8915]

Did you get one?

[@Tyranix969]

Finally someone who doesn't jostle and spin the box around like there isn't a scared animal inside!

[@alexanderrojas5421]

Lizard looks traumatized from being in that box

[@Dylan-wy4ur]

It's a fancy bearded dragon

[@ryankwin]

Rush Snipez There is no "fancy" bearded dragon, big pet companies like petco and petsmart just take the best looking one, or with a unique morph, and label it as fancy. They make the price higher, though, and the word fancy will catch many customer's attention.

[@huski3pup336]

Ryan K Win mine is a fancy beardie and she was free lol

[@ryankwin]

Huski3 Pup nice

[@Sleezymean]

I am picking my Two beardies tomorrow due to Petsmart FAIL. They were co-habing with preadults. They are coming at no charge after educating the Store Employees that you cannot co-hab and they were eating the loose substrate. The two are ready to come home in their SEPARATE tanks completely stocked. Now the healing begins!

[@Sleezymean]

PS. Due to the co-habitating, they were seeing each other as Food and nibbling the toes off of each other. One has No toes on a back foot and the other has one toe remaining. I already have a handicap from a previous owner that died and the baby was dropped and has paralysis on the back right leg, however is doing wonderful these days.

[@akadripzeytyt5977]

Everybody is saying she I didn’t even know it was a she but nice vid

[@gagecox5951]

akasunci YT Young to tell it’s a

[@devontaearmstrong8933]

It is more better if you mist there greens (or whatever vegetable they perfer) becuause they don't drink that much water and if you mist there backs they will soak in the water.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Thanks for the info! You're right that I rarely see him drinking the water from his bowl, he usually prefers to just sit in it :D I like the idea of misting his greens instead. Thanks again!

[@devontaearmstrong8933]

Meet Marmaduke No problem, Nice bearded dragon by the way love the colors.

[@darthreaper6311]

@@devontaearmstrong8933 Yeah i got my bearded dragon a year ago and wondered why he wasn't drinking water out of the bowl. So now i just water his veggies. Can't believe he is almost 2 years already

[@danielacanto6164]

He's so good with u guys. very awsome lizard. such a cutie little lizard.

[@elianaa4842]

Honestly I feel like people should drive to go pick up the bearded dragons. He was probably really scared in a tiny cloth bag with no food or water, but the way you took him out slowly was good! Congrats on the beautiful beardie!

[@HaruDoneYet]

Food and water being in the bag would have been extremely dangerous and unnecessary

[@almightyqdogg]

ok I live in the hood of Chicago and I always wanted a bearded dragon but there isn't really a good pet store around here can somebody Help me find one please!!!!

[@MeetMarmaduke]

There are numerous reputable online breeders who will ship babies to your home. I would caution against buying a bearded dragon from a pet store chain, as they usually cannot provide information about their breeders and don't have expertise on reptiles. I got my baby from Atomic Lizard Ranch: atomiclizardranch.net/bearded-dragons-for-sale/ Also, I hear that a lot of people try to re-home their bearded dragons via Craigslist when they can no longer care for them, so that would be a good place to check as well! You'd probably get their whole setup too (tank, lights, etc.)

[@ghostsamuraixd7458]

@@MeetMarmaduke I've never used Craigslist before, can I trust it? I'm thinking about getting a bearded dragon, but not sure where to get one.

[@MeetMarmaduke]

I'd say Craiglist itself is a pretty safe and reliable website. If you're worried about meeting weirdos, you may want to bring a friend with you and ask the owner to meet you just outside of the house first, then you can go inside if you get good vibes. The standard advice is to meet Craiglist sellers at a safe public location (like a library), but that would be hard to do with a reptile!

[@BKSTEVE_JBH]

Www.sajdragons.com

[@alessia7776]

Who in their right mind would ever stuff a baby lizard into a box and have the guts to ship it out to someone! POOR THING! No hate, but that's animal cruelty

[@HaruDoneYet]

Actually its common practice to ship reptiles, fish, amphibians, and invertebrates. There are standards set that minimize risk of injury, and usually reptiles\amphibians\invertebrates tend to do well on the journey, fish can be a bit more difficult, even with the highest quality of care\shipment though.

[@Maddie-gd4yj]

were looking for one but like middle age cause its so mean expecially in a bag

[@lisasimpson4189]

Alessia Playz no it’s not. ur like 9 years old shut up lmfao

[@Maddie-gd4yj]

lisa simpson I’m sorry but I’m not a nine year old I have two beardies at home and we’re about to get a third one, we’ve had them for nearly 9 years so shut up I know more than you

[@jarno_landi]

@@Maddie-gd4yj ur name totaly Alessia Playz

[@TheEwa2601]

Try crickets!! Live ones My beardie Hates roaches and meal worms. Crickets are great Cause your beardie will learn to hunt cause crickets jump and it helps them hunt. And last thing water they dont quite know how to drink But whatever your beardie likes to eat put it in there drink they will take the food and water. Oh sorry and holding.. You dont want to just scoop them up from the side always. From the front under there chin they will walk up or just kinda get them on. But please reply if you are having fun with your beardie! 😘🍀✔

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Hi there, thanks for the feedback! I did try crickets for a few days (you can see him eating those in another video). He seemed to like them for a couple days and then got sick of them, stopped chasing them on the 3rd or 4th day. Which I don't mind, because crickets STINK so bad! He does loooove his roaches though. Every dragon seems to have different tastes!

[@destinyayers6173]

Ŵhëñ lïfë gîvês ŷòü lëmøñs crickets aren't a good idea either they carry parasites

[@jupiter1561]

I fed mine crickets today it froze ran and gulped up that cricket

[@jupiter1561]

Meet Marmaduke you’re right but mine ate 4 or 5 crickets today mine should like crickets for a while and I heard you cant feed them meal worms tell there big is that true and can I give it tomato’s

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Mealworms are not the best for babies, as they contain a lot of chitin which is hard to digest and can cause impaction. Not much protein either. I wouldn't feed them to adults either, there are lots of better choices like superworms, hornworms, and silkworms (not to mention dubias)! Tomatoes aren't the best either (not much nutrition there), but it's ok once in a while.

[@kimhernandez1210]

I know this is old but we are receiving our beardie tomorrow and he looks almost the exact same age/size, this video was extremely helpful for me! To get an idea of talking in a low voice etc. Thank you!!

[@MeetMarmaduke]

Good luck with your new buddy!

[@kimhernandez1210]

@@MeetMarmaduke thank you so much!! I'll have trouble sleeping tonight 🤣🤗

[@MeetMarmaduke]

@@kimhernandez1210 Ahh yes, the new parent jitters! I'm sure you'll do great 😄

[@yeleniching8999]

The way the head bobbled in the bag😂😂