[Kevy Baby]

Actually, life span is more like 8-10 years.

The recommendation for the substrate was actually for steel-milled oats - MUCH smaller granual size - even small enough for the babies to eat. However, the regular oats can work in a pinch. We get the steel-milled oats from Henry's Marketplace (AKA Wild Oats) in bulk for $0.59/lb and it takes about 3-4 lbs. to cover a 10-gallon tank.

Of all the reptiles, beardies are the most personable (I am not just saying this as an owner - it is a commonly accepted trusim in the herp community). I frequently will take my adults (one at a time) as I run errands and they will just hang out on my shoulder. I've done this for up to four hours at a shot (including a trip to DL once - long story there). However, I only do this with adults: Juveniles and babies are too unpredictable (so don't do this until they are about a year old Disneyphile!).

If you own cats as well, Beardies can provide much entertainment for both you and your cats (but make sure to keep them separated - the cats will go after the beardies). Our cats would sit for hours and watch the first beardies we got. We would frequently see one of our cats stand on her tip-toes (and I am not making this up - she really did!) to get a better view!

And they have interesting poop. It actually has two parts: a white part that comes out first and then a dark brown part. I've been told it is like pee and poop all in one shot.