Why Uromastyx are better than bearded dragons

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Published 2020-09-24
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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All Comments (21)
  • @Workof
    Title: Uromastyx is better than beardie Alex' conclusion: Yeah theyre kinda boring id rather get a beardie
  • @trixxie02
    uromastyx are spicy bearded dragons
  • @megaroo6110
    Alex drowsy on pain meds, a reptile spinning on a lazy Susan, and Stan talking to the wall...welcome to GoHerping.
  • @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
  • @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
  • @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.
  • @forhonorclips6888
    Can we just appreciate this guys channel. All of the content is so interesting.
  • @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.
  • @__-be1gk
    "They exist, they're just a lizard"
  • @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.
  • @raptorhoundrune
    The List: - Crested Gecko - Crested Gecko - Crested Gecko - Crested Gecko
  • @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!
  • @Bigmuddy
    Summary: uromastyx are just built different 😤😤
  • @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.