Why Uromastyx are better than bearded dragons

Today I talk about spiny tailed lizards and whether I think they're underrated, are better than other lizards and a bit about themselves. They're a species that loves heat more than most other animals and can go with almost no water. The Uromastyx in this video was shipped in by someone who could no longer keep it, so you get to see an example of a slightly more beat up, lethargic spiny tail. What do you think about them?
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[@jael5584]

I’m getting a beardie soon any tips on substrate?

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Stan will not tolerate this propaganda

[@xyos7647]

*bobbing intensifies*

[@spamacc1873]

I agree

[@octaneuser4096]

We must protest on his behalf

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Andre Devatama we shall PROTEST and RIOT the streets, this is unacceptable!

[@remyschwegel4248]

We must blow up the nearest Wendy’s in our protest

[@Workof]

Title: Uromastyx is better than beardie Alex' conclusion: Yeah theyre kinda boring id rather get a beardie

[@tonyflamingosucks6590]

Kinda like how you’d definitely say corn snakes are better than red tail boa’s but corn snakes are kinda boring compared to red tail boas 😂

[@TheFlippyNioa]

Why Uromastyx are better than bearded dragons: cheeks

[@paigecoleman1628]

Eh he was high on drugs

[@paigecoleman1628]

Tony Flamingo Sucks nope boas are 10x better than corn snakes

[@tonyflamingosucks6590]

Paige Hudgins exactly, they’re way better BUT you’d be crazy to say that red tail boa’s are easier than corn snakes. When you say an animal is better you usually mean easier

[@trixxie02]

uromastyx are spicy bearded dragons

[@vve5174]

Shaved bearded dragon

[@nessaaronce5601]

Spicy chicken nuggets

[@heysaucemikehere1804]

Beardie = mustard Uromastyx = _spicy_ mustard + squishy chubby baby cheeks

[@geeky9609]

*W H Y I S I T S P I C Y* Nah but I genuinely wish I knew about Uromastyx before I got both of my beardies

[@mydivadoggirl]

As an owner of both- I totally agree lol

[@megaroo6110]

Alex drowsy on pain meds, a reptile spinning on a lazy Susan, and Stan talking to the wall...welcome to GoHerping.

[@bookworm28427]

Ahahahahaha

[@gagiibaaji2774]

Hehe

[@BedrockIsGone]

YES

[@reneeehrlich5271]

Mine loves when I rub his cheeks. Squishy cheeks are definitely a huge reason why I got him. Also they’re always grumpy not sad. They judge you from across the room

[@megaroo6110]

Renee Ehrlich they judge you? That's all I need, a reptile communicating through eye contact how he thinks I'm failing at life.

[@RoseProseFroze]

Sounds like my Skink actually.

[@Mig21Fishbed195]

They also throw a seizure turning their tail into a helicopter stabbing you

[@N3ss3s]

our uromastyx definitely is very aware of everything and his bowl of lentils gets him going always :) he's the sweetest boy. also, don't be scared of brumation, they do brumate for a couple of months and can go without eating for a solid while while brumating.

[@LukaTisus]

My girl absolutely goes off the walls, for fresh peas. She might act cranky and give me the 'No Touchy!' attitude at first, but the second she sees I've brought a peace offering of a handful of peas, she comes running and happily eats them out of my hand.

[@nesultimate3854]

@@LukaTisus no touchy! Argh, so cute 🖤

[@insertcrudenamehere6341]

LukaTisus that’s so adorable

[@RC-bs6eb]

Sounds like the Uromastyx is my spirit animal lol

[@matthewgoodson9275]

How soft are they? Velvet/silky? Or just smooth

[@insertcrudenamehere6341]

A uromastyx was my first lizard and just recently died after 18 years I’m definitely going to get another at one point or another

[@aki9059]

Sorry dude

[@insertcrudenamehere6341]

Aki it’s ok I knew his time was coming

[@alisav8394]

Try getting an Americomastyx next they are pretty cool too

[@hotducktaco6156]

What was his name?

[@insertcrudenamehere6341]

Hot Duck Taco his name was buddy

[@biancarenee5784]

“he’s alive, on the outside at least” *mood*

[@chamsnopants]

SAME

[@montyblackanimalhouse5730]

Yeah you sold it to me! Yay. Ernie is doing great

[@Spyro117]

Beardies best

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@@Spyro117 u wish

[@Spyro117]

error 404 lmao did you even watch the video?

[@error-qt5sp]

@@Spyro117 yes?

[@Spyro117]

error 404 Then how the hell you gonna say, “u wish” when goherpings closing statement was that bearded dragons are better, like bruh

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Can we just appreciate this guys channel. All of the content is so interesting.

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ikr his channel is great

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Who wouldn’t like the box knight ruler of tiny dragons

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@@OAKAdventures same!! It’s asmr and learning at the same time

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[@dixiewhite2698]

@@OAKAdventures I like the content but I kinda don't like his voice 😂

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The List: - Crested Gecko - Crested Gecko - Crested Gecko - Crested Gecko

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ChickenBoi1997 8:32

[@sophiekruse6504]

We had one and he got out of his cage... he was lost for 9 days... we found him in a cheerio box

[@raptorhoundrune]

Sophie Kruse LMAOOO

[@goldh2o543]

My sister has been begging for a uromastyx for almost a year now, ever since she laid her eyes on one at our local reptile store!

[@LukaTisus]

I adopted one from a fellow leaving town last fall and she quickly became my favorite lizard. To the point I just adopted a male ornate as well. I love them. When they're set up properly, they're extremely active and once used to you can be pretty outgoing and curious. I can hand-feed both of mine their favorite treats and I definitely wouldn't call them 'boring'. If they're kept too cold, then yeah they'll be boring 'cuz they'll literally spend all their time under their heat trying to get warm, or hiding. They can be pretty nervous in new surroundings/new cages for the first couple weeks after a move, so yeah they will be skittish and hide away a lot and seem 'boring', but I swear, once they're settled in, they are amazing lizards.

[@archegon1298]

Here's a nice tip: Save your money, get a beardie. (I'm a beardie keeper)

[@RainebowEvee]

@LaumiRez don't be like Alex, get some sleep

[@__-be1gk]

"They exist, they're just a lizard"

[@calebyektiurip]

No they’re a fruit... or vegetable?

[@LukaTisus]

Problem with using seeds as substrate, is some uros will just eat them constantly and end up getting obese.... They're also very likely ingesting their fecal matter and urine while doing so, as it's harder to spot clean when they poo and then proceed to fling it all over the place as they start to run around and dig. This can contribute to parasite overloads if your Uro's got any to begin with. Soil/Sand mixture of about 50/40 is a better option.

[@mydivadoggirl]

LukaTisus best option is tile

[@K1NG1O]

Monet Kristen i own a uromastyx and people get very angry with me for not keeping it on substrate cause it’s not natural. So in my opinion I don’t see a issue with tile or paper towel. But if you wanna add a box for them to dig in that works too.

[@RainebowEvee]

@@K1NG1O haha like giving your lizard a kiddie sand box!

[@K1NG1O]

789Dreamymimi789 yes exactly. lol

[@tonyamitchell2143]

Darn it! I knew it was too good to be true! It's like straight outta Wiiilly Wonka type stuff! lol (sighs) I know I'm still mourning over the fact edible wallpaper doesn't really exist :)

[@lyneacastillo5574]

There are way too many comments to sift through BUT if no one has said it, this one is a girl! :) I've owned Uros forever. Males are much brighter, even when cold.

[@rokkyplays]

Where do I buy one from

[@pifflesomepuffnadder855]

The more you know, folks. :)

[@Ozack570]

@@rokkyplays morph market pet stores breeders online

[@anytyzers1467]

That's what I was thinking. She's not very bright so I assumed a female too. But that isnt always the case. There is always those rare instances.

[@kevinpatterson8901]

Mine is a bright yellow

[@Bigmuddy]

Summary: uromastyx are just built different 😤😤

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Ong 😤

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Periodt

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[@myra4433]

we have a lot of wild uromastyx here in saudi, but no breeders that I know of in the area. they seem to be more interested in eating uros than breeding them, unfortunately. also, uromastyx do not live on sand primarily. the ground they live on in the wild is quite rocky.

[@williamkelly5689]

are they tasty?

[@myra4433]

@@williamkelly5689 i dont know and i dont want to know

[@Jack-ff8ri]

Have you ever caught one

[@RainebowEvee]

As are most reptiles that live in arid regions. That's why the argument of keeping them on sand being natural is wrong

[@steverocksyo]

My friend from Cairo had no idea what it was.

[@_lemonade_4841]

It's ok Alex. We're all looking depressed today 😔

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

Both Uromastyx and Cuban False chameleons are underrated lizards

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cuban false chameleons look cute supreme leader

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I KNEW YOU WERENT DEAD

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thanks kim

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Oh, I... I thought you were dead.

[@AOA9871]

This guy is like “My death was....greatly....exaggerated.”

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We are all depressed, but I don’t like onions tbh

[@isamepython]

wait what does this mean

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IsaMePython it means, you’re an onion

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I like onions.

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IsaMePython the mystery weakens if everything is explained

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Madison Daily you’re sick

[@kitty0576]

"Cute chubby and sad" hey it's me

[@loloorangeo]

Actually my uromastyx comes to the front of his terrarium when he sees me and loves eating from my hands. He put his 2 front legs on the front of the terra and looks at me often ahaha i love him

[@maxworth865]

“You just don’t know as much about them as if they were born as a baby” -Alex 2020

[@wolfnation100]

my uromastyx is probably one of my favorite reptiles they're tons more mellow than some of the beardies i've been around on top of being extremely easy to feed and care for. plus they're just really cute

[@Alex-uc7mi]

It feels weird being this early to something...

[@narwhalezword6730]

Same

[@elenapighi4073]

Wait! I just thought of something! And I need to ask, maybe it's stupid, but DID DINOSAURS SHED THERE SKIN!!!???

[@KristenRobertskris10lr]

Okay, I googled this and it says most scientists think they molted like birds/crocodiles

[@SomerdaiSim]

I had the same thought, but then I remembered that its currently believed they evolved from birds.

[@ThirrinDiamond]

@@KristenRobertskris10lr CROCODILES MOLT?!?!?!?!?!?

[@KristenRobertskris10lr]

ThirrinDiamond oh sorry they don’t I was originally going to make a comment saying they shed like crocodilians but no they don’t molt they shed like a lizard

[@ThirrinDiamond]

@@KristenRobertskris10lr oh ok lol it's fine, i was imagining like them shedding individual scales XD

[@ordinaryonion8787]

Alex: 120 degrees Me: Wow wtf that's so hot Alex: Fahrenheit Me: Oh

[@megaroo6110]

Ordinary Onion yeah that temp, if your not in the US, is for if you want to cook them, lol.

[@ordinaryonion8787]

@@megaroo6110 Exactly what I was thinking lol

[@RainebowEvee]

Maybe you could cook some onions on their basking spot

[@ordinaryonion8787]

@@RainebowEvee Haha true

[@sme02]

Looks like a female, they typically have a fair amount of color variation. :) That one is kind of potate. But the male I had for years and year was awesome. They pay attention to you, they do interact. I ended up cutting a window in the side of the background so my Uro could peek out at me when I was on the computer. They are goofy. I far prefer them over beardies, and I've had several beardies. Thus far it's actually been my favorite of all the lizards I've kept.

[@megaroo6110]

sme02 kind of potate 😂

[@DrowsyDoll1964]

💯 female uromastyx ❤:)

[@lizzy6555]

We have an uromastyx and a beardie. But our uromastyx always comes wandering to me. He has so much wisdom in his little eyes! Love him! ❤️

[@gitteastradsson5906]

I have both a bearded and two uros :) just two things I didn't like you said was they eat the same food. They really don't! Uros are vegan! And therefor they actually don't smell which I think it's amazing! Their stomach etc is not made for insects... It's really not recommended to feed them live food. Also they aren't supposed to have water in their enclosure because that can give them ... "Tail rot" I think it's called in English.. Else than that I love your videos! :3

[@FleaBug09]

Love the video. Only thing I'd argue with is personality. It's definitely true that Uro's don't usually come right into your home ready to interact with you. They make you work for it for months. But after time, they definitely start to open up a lot more and show their uniqueness off. Mine is incredibly lovey and even a bit of a grump when he doesn't get his way (cutting back on favorite snacks for healthier choices, etc.) He will, quite literally, turn his back to me and refuse to look at me because I want him to eat his healthy veggies. Lol

[@rhys4191]

“I won’t beat him up.. not on camera at least” - I found this very funny

[@lraney3650]

Petition for the bearded dragon care guide.

[@Cam-cq2yn]

i love when people tell cons in lizard videos and the lizards are just there like 🧍🏻‍♀️as ur saying what’s wrong with them 💀

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Loving the vids keep up the grind!

[@kaglynthecactus3639]

Yay! I have been waiting for a video on these little guys 😍❤️

[@xenotundra3346]

The seed diet is the reason they have cubby cheeks, it’s their chewing muscles.

[@nasrythfunes8265]

I used to have one, she was a orange/red color and I loved her, I named her ruby and she was my first ever pet lizard, she honestly got me into the whole wanting lizards as pets

[@loboguara7887]

That name is actually adorable when you think about their faces. When it comes to reptiles, I'm more into snakes, especially boas, rainbow boas and anacondas. Probably bc they're strong, beautiful and native to where I live (Brazil), but lizards are great too! My personal favorites are teigus, they're amazing

[@pattylovett4682]

@@loboguara7887 i like Tegu's. Rainbow boas are beautiful also

[@sleeepybae1459]

honestly for someone who doesn't really want to deal with insects, the uromastyx is a great option for me. i'm really glad i found out about these lizards!! i actually really like them a lot. when i'm ready i think i will get one :)

[@gracie4974]

i love your videos so much they always calm me down and make me happy :) thank you

[@Contendify]

I will not tolerate you talking like that with Stan in the background.

[@Parasyte316]

I had one of these guys. They are obsessed with eating dandelions. We’d pick the flowers and like you said their pretty mellow, I’ve never seen a reptile move faster than when you gave it dandelions.

[@kiki-drawer2669]

The way u word things is off the wall crazy out of context however u still get your point across perfectly. I love it😭

[@Dehalove]

I love this video and the Leachy video for being fun opinions and not a list of facts I could find on google! Really has your flare

[@PhantomoftheFruits]

It looks like a beardie with a spiky tail and the face if a toad. *I WANT ONE*

[@themoon5898]

this is hands down the best youtube channel

[@DubsStop]

I feel like Alex makes the text on the screen go by super fast so that you have to rewind it and then try to pause it perfectly to read it just so he can laugh at all of us later.

[@MrZerakian]

I love seeing Uromastyx videos. I have had mine for a looong time. She isn't terrible colorful, but has a bit of yellow on her back. She has always been very calm, and goes mental when she decides to dig and it is hilarious to watch.

[@meggoez]

I have a beardie and a Uromastyx and surprisingly my Uro is way more active 😂 I got both lizards when I was obsessed with Fairy Tail, so I named them Natsu (uro) and Dragneel (beardie)

[@TrueTheology]

Always wanted one, so chill. will get when i can.

[@itsthatonechickagaincallth7843]

Hope the move went smoothly!

[@Elliot88088]

Very nice, Alex! 👍

[@L96OZZ]

I used to have a Uromastyx named Alec. He was the sweetest baby ever! Loved to give him cuddles. Now I’m thinking it’s time for another!

[@midwesttropic2175]

"Chuckwalla and Uromastyx" group on Facebook is about the best group you'll find for their care. With a lot of these high desert species, you cannot get away with the same care as a bearded dragon, they are really different and many of them will not thrive or even survive without loose substrate (obviously not calci sand, but regular sand/soil mixtures). They also need much larger enclosures as the hot spot usually requires 2-4 regulated bulbs to achieve, and that makes a bigger hot side and they need more space for a temperature gradient. Chucks and Uros definitely aren't a species to get into without doing a ton of research from actual reputable keepers/breeders of them, they are expensive to set up, feed, and light.

[@nerytheemperor6257]

The editing and the jokes in this video was just perfect, hope you keep this model inf possible hahaha

[@kimbermoss]

I did a lot of research on my Uro (named Colonel Mustard) and live in AZ. I use my rocky soil as substrate. I learned that the seed substrate can cause obesity. I’m fortunate that I can feed him things I am growing such as aloe, hibiscus, and some native bushes that are similar to its native environment. He is skittish. But I like his little ‘tude’. It suits him. 🥰

[@lilywasabi3025]

"like not throwing stuff at it but throwing food at it"

[@andrew.b4189]

Alex, you are a very educated/good hearted young lad from the videos I have seen so far, which believe it or not is a rarity in the current times. I wish I had gotten into herpetology at your age, as I didn't know I'd have such a burning passion for reptiles later in life and I'd know a whole heck of a lot by now. Thank you for your channel and for taking care of animals and teaching others as well. You rock! Take care of those teeth. I had all four of my wisdom teeth removed at once when I was 16 and they were all impacted (below gumline) so they cut giant craters in my mouth. I had blood streaming down my cheeks all day the first and halfway through the second day haha. My mother left me in the van (I look a lot like her) while she parked at CVS to get my medicine, an old lady from our church came up to me thinking I was her and said Hi how are you? I was still under the influence and my head wobbled as I turned towards her saying HOWS IT LOOK LIKE?! With blood streaming down my face. I was told she ran to her car, and she told my mom the story at church later. Be well :)🤘

[@Amethyst_Deceiver1]

You’re a cool guy

[@IsMe-Abby]

I have a uromastyx. His name is Toby. Toby is a good boy. He’s shy, a total mama’s boy, a chunk, and a cuddler. He’s weird. We like Toby.

[@allliek008]

Nice informative video

[@zeyadsameh]

it comes from my country in middle east , i have an adorable little egyptian uromastyx ❤️

[@roland_the_cursor]

Egyptians are the largest of the Uromastyx lizards, your little critter won't be small for long!

[@robertkavanaugh1899]

Alex, I want to thank you for this video. I am a retired guy wanting a new pet. I have been researching BTS forever but now I have something else to look into!

[@kheast]

I have a uromastyx that looks just like this one! He is incredibly aware. He is constantly watching, judging us...

[@megaroo6110]

Your cats always look like they're having Vietnam flashbacks...like they've seen some things and are just waiting for the poo to hit the fan again.

[@adameads8965]

THE VIDEO IVE BEEN WAITING FOR they are such good lizards

[@guacbird]

me watching this video with my bearded dragon on my shoulder:

[@thegamingpanda2090]

The best choice I ever made was getting one I have had him for 2 years he likes to come up to the glass and pretty much say to my dog haha you can't get me he's alot of fun and mine is bright yellow on the body

[@ilovenycsomuch]

My brother had a pet uromastyx named Mali & was a sweetie, definitely calm & didn’t do much but that’s not a bad thing, they’re just very chill, the cutest thing was watching him munch on his lettuce pieces hehe so cute

[@jrsttv20]

Hey alex can you please tell me where you get the chill background music for your youtube videos?

[@Crowpocalypse]

Hi, mali uromastyx owner here! It looks like the one you've got there could be a moroccan uromastyx, looks more male in shape. My mali, Link, is one uro that alternates between being super hyper and very chill. If you want to see your uros go crazy, give them bee pollen or dandelions. Link goes crazy when he hears the shake of the bee pollen jar. I personally LOVE the chubby cheeks of uros, and when you look close enough, it looks like the curve of their mouth is a little smile. Another thing I love about uros is how the color on their back brightens when they bask, ornates look especially gorgeous. Uros are definitely underrated and are VERY adorable and perfect to cuddle, and their vegetarian diet is pretty easy to handle. For anyone who does want to learn more about uros, two books I highly recommend are "Uromastyx Pls Other Common Agamids" by Jerry G. Wells or if you have a bigger budget for books "Uromastyx: Natural History, Captive Care, Breeding" by Thomas Wilms.

[@K1NG1O]

I think it looks like a Geyri

[@reddtells5244]

cool vid herpies 👍👍👍🤟

[@RayeGunn]

I am thinking of getting one, and doing a lot of research, just going to say that depending on the specific variety they actually can be very beautiful, like Ornates are beautiful blue and yellow with black, some are green, some red, some bright yellow, so they aren't all the kinda dull dingy olive colour shown here

[@bluecowboy1486]

Can you do a Uromastyx Care Guide? I want one but there aren’t to many care guides on them. I do have the information to keep them but a care guide from your channel would be nice

[@brooklynnh7093]

This is the video I was looking for

[@samonevanbuskirk8066]

I've seen a bunch of these guys at the Cleveland reptile show, been a while since I've been there but interesting information. I went the bearded dragon route and I'm glad I did I now own a really rare bearded dragon who is my favorite little derp. x)

[@conorbrown5919]

Can u possibly do a care video? I’ve been thinking about one and I’m not sure about some of the heating and uvb

[@closer2mod]

I recently took in a supposedly 14 year old Uro who was in a 29G crappy tank with minimal heat and only a single 13w spiral 5.0 uvb...and she really wasn't that bad looking. Bit skinny some stuck shed...but 2 weeks later she looks like the one in the video. They are incredibly tough.

[@sumbumblefuck6245]

I use a mix of fine ground coconut husk with dry red clay to make a harder soil like substrate and my uro loves it and its never caused any issues

[@thepurpleones]

Since fall is coming up, could you make a video on brumation? I think it would be interesting :)

[@bobbimiller4944]

I love Malies!, They’re sooooo cute! Spiny little puppy dogs! We had one for 15 years until my son took him home with him. They are so easy to take care of. In the summer, I’d put a leash on him and take him outside to bask in the sun. We used crushed walnut for a substrate. I’ll be looking for another one in the future.

[@lucid_2701]

They look so cool!

[@cassandrarowley7928]

I used to own one as a kid. She was amazing and so chill and sweet. I have wanted another one fo such a long time. I have weird fear of crickets which has probably kept me from getting one lol but one of the best critters ive owned

[@domverdone2137]

yessss more videosssss

[@bansheerosebelle9848]

I really want an uromastyx my husband got a bearded dragon who we love but I've fallen in love with uros and am hoping to find one to adopt!

[@cheyennef.2935]

There was a house lizard in my dubia bin today, sadly I took him out if the bin, I am trying to start a colony so I feed and water them but try not to mess with them to much other than that, so I don’t know how long he was in there but there were a lot of baby lizard poops that I cleaned off the side.

[@reptilesfishandmore]

I really want a uromastyx one day. I see them a lot and have always liked them

[@loadingsince-6517]

You should make a video on how you pack the animals to sell

[@loveemma09]

He has sooo many they're on his vlogs

[@loadingsince-6517]

@@loveemma09 Oh

[@loadingsince-6517]

@@loveemma09 I don't watch those. I only ask because I want to know how and also I looked at the yellow female beardie he has for sale rightnow and want to get a yellow one but I can't find them anywhere

[@loveemma09]

I wouldn't be surprised if Alex told ya to watch them to find out before you can get the beardie 🤣

[@violetholiday]

I just had my hatchling green anole pass, rather unexpectedly but given he was wild caught I wasn't surprised. I'm glad to look at some happy alive lizards.

[@chelseamalefyt7096]

"I think my gums are bleeding?!" that was so random lol

[@handitover.]

I’ve always found uromastyxs super adorable, they’ve always been my favorite

[@aanda2474]

Hello, I was wondering if I could make a video on how to switch your snake to eat live to frozen I got a desert kingsnake from a shop and they told me the snake was fed live mice if you can't make a video on that it's alright just could use some tips lol :), thank you.

[@lisab.1559]

Uromastyx are the best imho. I have owned over 60 lizards since 1990 and if you put the time into a Uro, you get more back, way more then a Beardie...plus no bugs! Egyptian Uromastyx get big and act like a dog. My 3 Egyptians are over the top. They love to cuddle, come when called, follow commands and 1 of my Egyptians free roams in the room I am in during the day. She is trained to sit in her cat bed with her basking light and UVB light which sits by our front window and enjoys interacting with our large family, getting down to run the room before returning back on her own to her hot basking spot. At night she goes back into her enclosure to sleep, but she is with us all day because she LOVES people to an extreme. She refuses to hide and prefers to be part of the conversation and in our faces, literally. She loves to play with my youngest 3 children and crawl over and into everyone's hands and laps to cuddle up. She demands interaction continuously and each night sleeps on my chest or my Hubbys as she throws her hands and arms back on us in a sprawl. Her brother will slap you five for his treat and is very much a people person to the extreme too. All 3 have crazy cute personalities! My other lizards are a 12 year old Mali Uro we have had his whole life, and 2 red saharan Niger Uros, 1 oceletta Uro, and in the past we also had a Yellow Niger and 1 more Egyptian, every single one having amazing personalities. If worked with, the skittishness disappears and they become like puppies. But even better. I definitely prefer the Egyptians because fullgriwn they can be up to 3 feet long and several pounds! But they do need to be worked with otherwise they will never get to be social cuddlebugs like I have. But do I recommend them, yes! They are under appreciated but a great lizard IF time is put into them. Btw I also own currently 6 Beardies, 2 leopard geckos, and 1 bakeri iguana and 1 Bananna pectinata iguanas. In the past I have owned green iguanas, swifts, chameleons,skinks, etc....and while ALL my lizards are my favorites, Uromastyx are definitely underrated.

[@ryangallagher7796]

My uromastyx Mad Max is the coolest, he pretty awkward but he’s awesome, loves eating his kale and arugula and I love hearing him peck at seeds and the way they snap when he eats em.

[@duckwoquack]

I have a white spotted and white striped gecko and I can’t touch them or they’ll bite me but they’re still really cool to look at

[@NathanButh]

This made me really miss my uro. They're the best. ❤️

[@madisondaily7934]

I don't really like Herps, but I enjoy your posts. Thanks for doing it.

[@priscilla444]

I was scared to get a reptile because I live in California heat but now I kinda wanna get a uromastyx (after doing more research of course)

[@jh3305]

Yo I’m about to get a uromastyx too nice video

[@Bostonbrecash15]

I had a uromastyx when I was a kid and I loved it! It was named Betty/buddy because we never figured out if it was male or female hahaha. Best lizard ever!