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What are the Differences?

jubalian

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want to ask about some animals birds reptiles etc What are the Differences? Parakeet Bird vs parrot Crested Gecko vs. Bearded Dragon Individual Differences Between i am researching some on these
 

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Hello and welcome!

If you are thinking of getting into parrot's, I always share they are way messier than you imagine, they need way larger cages than what petstores want you to believe . They are expensive as are their cages , toys, food, and vet care. They all make noise , some can be very loud at times ...and some can develop behavior screaming. Bites are going to happen, but especially if you don't read their behavior and respect them.

Parrot's are highly social and need a lot of your time and a lot of time out of the cage. Their intelligence is on par with primates. So they need an enriched life, with mental stimulation, stuff to chew up and destroy, and I'm firmly in the keep them flighted for their health and emotional well being. Safety precautions in home.

They are very sensitive to toxins. Nonstick that contains the chemicals found in Teflon and other brands is deadly to them. Dane got some cleaning products and scented stuff .

In each species dub forum st the top you can read the good bad and the ugly as shared by those who have experience with those species .

They are not comparable with reptiles. As parrot's are highly evolved with complex social structure and see themselves as individuals. Trust and relationship s must be earned and take continuous work. If you break their trust you have to earn it back. Intelligence is like a 2-5 year old child. And they are very active
 

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Totally agree with Pixiebeak. Reptiles are more hands off, way less needy. Oh, and quiet. If you value quiet don’t get a bird. My house is rarely silent(nor clean! I can clean and when I turn around a bird has already started destroying a toy for example. You will end up cleaning a lot after parrots, like pixiebeak said), whereas with a reptile you will barely know he/she is there except for the hopefully large enclosure. What are you looking for in a companion animal?
 

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"Parakeet" is a general name given to small long-tailed species of parrot, usually originating from Asia or Australia. In North America, "parakeet" without further description (i.e. Indian Ringneck Parakeet, Grass Parakeet, Slaty-Headed Parakeet) has come to mean budgerigars, commonly known as budgies. While budgerigars are small, they are parrots and just as smart, active and social as larger species. They need a large cage plus daily time out of their cage to fly around, plenty of toys and foraging activities to keep their brains busy, and daily interaction with humans, other budgies(or both to meet their social needs.

Budgies often get a raw deal because they are small and often inexpensive, but there are many great fans of budgies on this forum! The fact that they are small means that it's possible to set up a really spacious enclosure for them with plenty of fun enrichment. Most cages intended for budgies are depressingly small and totally unsuitable - however, flight cages are often available and provide much more space.

Like all parrots, budgies can be noisy, messy and destructive. They need an excellent diet of pellets, seed and vegetables. A budgie whose cues are ignored will learn to bite. They require medical attention from avian veterinary specialists which can be expensive and difficult to locate. They are parrots just like their larger cousins, and will be much happier if they are treated with the same care and respect.
 

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"Parakeet" is a general name given to small long-tailed species of parrot, usually originating from Asia or Australia. In North America, "parakeet" without further description (i.e. Indian Ringneck Parakeet, Grass Parakeet, Slaty-Headed Parakeet) has come to mean budgerigars, commonly known as budgies.
I wonder how slatys ended up on that list :chin:
I agree with everything tka has said about budgies! They're amazing little parrots once you take the time to understand them!
 

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want to ask about some animals birds reptiles etc What are the Differences? Parakeet Bird vs parrot Crested Gecko vs. Bearded Dragon Individual Differences Between i am researching some on these
What are you looking for in a bird? That will determine what species to focus on but meeting individuals to see who you click with is better. Generalizations are only so helpful.

Bearded Dragons & Crested Geckos are pretty different in care. Crested like living in the 70sF while Beardies like it above 100F in the basking spot. Beardies need little humidity while Crested need high Humidity. Both can be handled but Beardies are more tolerant usually & increased handling means the gecko will likely toss a tail one day & they don’t grow back. Beardies need both crickets & greens. Crested can live on Pangea Complete Diet which is like a liquid fruity vitamin mix but additonal live feeders don’t hurt. Beardies need both a plain calcium supplement & a multi supplement that is dusted on food in intervals. Crested only need the calcium dust if you add live insects. Beardies need a high level UVB bulb while Crested can actually live without one if feeding correctly though a low level UVB isnt a bad idea. Beardies are arid while crested are more tropical. Beardies need are terrestrial while crested are more arboreal. Beardies need 4ft minimum long setups while the gecko needs 2ft minimum high setup. I think you get the idea. These are completely different species.

On a personal level I hate little birds though can tolerate conures & cockatiels but would never get one again. I also dislike bearded dragons & would never get one again. Their care isn’t hard to me just not worth the effort. Most people like both of those reptile species I just don’t for no real reason lol. I’ve had like 10 Beardies in my life most while young & at the same time. I currently have 8 crested geckos & their care is much more easy going plus they are adorable.
 

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Ooooo I can help here!

I've kept reptiles of various species for about 20 years now. I love them, and on days where I don't have the emotional and mental oomph, I really value them - They don't "need" you the way other pets do, emotionally. To a reptile, you're a food source. Occasionally, a species will willingly interact with a human and appear to enjoy it (tegus, for example, show a higher level of emotional capacity than, say, a crested gecko).

Regarding bearded dragons, they actually require a great deal more enrichment and space than most people realize. You can't throw one into a 40 gallon tank and call it good - they thrive the best in as large an enclosure as possible, with multiple hides, substrate they can burrow through, branches and rocks for sun bathing, etc. If you want a lizard you can interact with, this is the better choice. A crested gecko will not see you as much more than a potential predator, and they will drop their tails at the first scare (and it doesn’t grow back).

Like @TikiMyn said, if you value your quiet, you don’t want a bird. If you don’t like mess (poop everywhere - on you, your furniture, your floor, your hair, shredded toys, etc), you don’t want a bird. But if you enjoy constant interactions, don't mind noise, and have the space, birds are amazing.
 
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