Asw Beardies

14/02/2024

This one's a bit speshal 🤪 glad to be getting out of the hobby and leaving it to the geniuses 🙃

10/01/2024

Sad, sad day, just found the old boy Samson passed away overnight. Will miss him big time, was my second ever dragon after Delilah. Together again 💔

13/10/2023

Pm for more details

02/03/2022

We are a couple of oldies that have been married for 33 years and recently bought a hybrid caravan, we have 2 little Chihuahuas and will be travelling around...

14/10/2020

When is a female a female? And when is a male a male? These are the questions that scientists continue to ponder after the latest research on an Australian lizard that reverses its s*x when exposed to high incubation temperatures.

29/06/2020

Check out this awesome shot of a wild central beardie with an approaching storm as the backdrop by
It’s been shortlisted for the Nature Photographer of the Year

We reckon it’s a winner already 😁
Good luck Jari!


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I’m so stoked to finally announce that my image of a Central Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps) was shortlisted for this years and Nature Photographer of the Year Competition. Im honoured to have my photo exhibited next to the other awesome competitors, some of which are good friends, and I wish everyone the best of luck.

24/06/2020

Time for weigh in! Flash’s owners have recently observed an increase in his activity and a lot of beard flaring. The winter solstice (shortest day of the year) was 2 days ago in the Southern Hemisphere . The increasing day length will cue bearded dragons to start the breeding season and show an increase in activity and territorial displays. By late July we will start seeing females with reproductive activity such as egg laying and follicle development and associated health complications.
Despite our efforts to manipulate artificial heat and lighting, captive dragons will still follow the natural environmental cues that their wild ancestors have evolved with over millions of years 🐉

02/06/2020

Welcome to Cookie's Critters. We are reptile breeders in Western Sydney and this channel is to educate our customers and followers. The reptiles that we bree...

02/06/2020

07/05/2020

Hi folks,

I get many messages, emails and phone calls (especially in the past 5 or 6 weeks!) of people asking advice on keeping reptiles as pets, which reptile is a good starter, what do I need, where to purchase etc etc.
I'm always up for having a chat and giving advice where I can, based on my knowledge and experiences. Happy to share tips and answer questions when time allows....

So I thought I'd do a bit of a post on where to start when considering adding a reptile to your family.

Research is key.
I would always recommend doing as much research as possible into which animal would suit you best. Whether it have fur, feathers or scales. Get your kids involved! This is the true test, and it's fun learning together.

All reptiles have their own individual requirements. And each subspecies has their own adaptations or variances that may require different needs.
Example, not all Carpet Pythons have the same requirements. Australia has a vast range of habitats, climates and ecosystems and within many of those, live various species of Carpet Pythons.
If I got a dollar for every time someone said they had a Carpet Python but didn't know which species.... 🙄

Some of the most commonly kept reptiles can live for more than 30 years! Something major to consider when making your decision.
Every week I receive emails and messages of reptiles needing homes. Especially turtles! I wish I could take them all, but I can't. (The kids would get mad at me 😂)

Some things to perhaps start researching are....

What does the animal eat? Favourite foods, are they easily accessible? Why are those foods important?

Supplements, vitamins? Are they needed? Why are they important?

Where does the animal live in the wild and how can I best replicate that? (Temperature, habitat etc...)

Where is the closest reptile vet should my pet ever become sick?

What UV lighting and heating is required? How often does it need to be changed?

How big will my reptile grow?

Will I need to upgrade to a larger enclosure/environment as it grows?

How much is it going to cost to take care of? Over it's lifespan....?

What are certain behaviours I need to be mindful of?

Is the reptile mainly diurnal or nocturnal?

Who will take care of my pet if I am away?

Reptiles are ectothermic, what does this mean?

If my reptile becomes sleepy or goes off their food when the weather becomes cooler, why is this happening?

If you can find out information about these things, I think that will help you to make the best decision for you and your family 🙂

Reptiles make wonderful pets and with the proper care can live a long and happy life. And bring your family much joy, as they have mine.
They all have their own personalities and quirks! (Despite what anyone says!!)

Do some research and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. None of us have all the answers, we all learn from each other and the animals themselves.

All the best.

Warm regards, Nadia

Disclaimer: Reptiles RULE! (And are highly addictive!!) 🐊🐍🦎🐢

13/12/2019

Andrew Asw Reptiles

08/10/2019

These 2 are settled in and starting to flourish with some good food in small doses.

25/05/2019

30/04/2019

21/04/2019

17/04/2019

All dragons sold for this season, thank you to all for your support and I am looking forward to next season, time for a little break.😀

19/03/2019

Once all the dragons have finished shedding, I will post pics of what I have left. As you can see, some are deep in shed atm

17/02/2019

I still have a few nice dragons available, leatherbacks $70
normal scaled $50

07/11/2018

Not long now, I candled a few eggs yesterday and there's a fair bit of activity. My guess is another 7 days give or take a day or two

08/10/2018

Had set up a new tank for the turtles but tragedy struck on Sunday morning, she sprung a leak.😢 New tank is being delivered tomorrow morning

19/09/2018

32 pearly whites

07/08/2018

26/06/2018

This guy woke up today. His girlfriend just went back down yesterday.😁

19/09/2017

The girls enjoying a cool bath on a hot Spring day

07/06/2017

Got this little girl as a non feeding, snappy, generally unhappy Spotted python. Less than one week later, she's eaten a pinky mouse, a pinky rat and today I upgraded her to fur and bones without a problem.

29/03/2017

Central and Pygmy Bearded Dragons. Prices as per first pic

19/10/2016

26 Perfect pearly whites. No more please Lucy

25/08/2016

MD shed again yesterday. My good looking boy

09/08/2016

Get some goodies people

silkworms

28/07/2016

Rusty (orange 100% het hypo) x Lucy (100% het hypo leatherback) successful hook up this afternoon