Panthers vs. Veiled

So, @Jabba93 it seems my work here is done :sneaky:.

One thing that I have noticed over the years (just a casual observation) is that Panthers do seem to have more eye issues than Veileds. The care is basically the same, and I think Veileds get an unfair reputation for being nasty. I would say they tend to be more feisty than Panthers, but still can become accustomed to some handling. I tend to use a stronger UVB with Veileds due to the Semi-Arid conditions of much of their range, but if they were kept in the same conditions they would likely do just fine.

Just like Veileds, the colors will generally be amazing, and I think Panthers get most of the credit for this, but that also seems unfair to me. The thing is with Panthers, they are kinda like a box of chocolates...

And I would definitely make the decision a mutual one. Yes, if you can somehow make the idea the wife's it will work in your favor, and we will archive this thread so she can not have access to it and learn the truth (only kidding, you're on your own if she finds out, we will all tell her we told you not to trick her ;)) then that is the way to go.


"Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive." :D

Thanks Deca! Don't worry, if the decision is made, it will definitely be mutual! I think I just had all these tiny questions about panthers that I wanted straightened out before pitching the idea.
 
I vote veiled, its like a bearded dragon with a long tongue when it comes to food, and you are guaranteed to get the correct gender. Though i have to admit you never have problems finding the panther in a photo...
 
I vote veiled, its like a bearded dragon with a long tongue when it comes to food, and you are guaranteed to get the correct gender. Though i have to admit you never have problems finding the panther in a photo...
Female panthers are quite easy to tell apart from males
 
I think the reason Panthers are not considered for beginners isn't that they can't do it but the cost for a panther is significantly higher. Starting out I partly chose a veieled because I was afraid to commit so much money to an animal I have no experience with.

I agree that veileds get a bad rep though. My guy just postures really. Sometimes he will even walk out onto my hand while gapping and hissing but I believe that's just to show me he is doing this on his time and decision. Honestly he just does it here and there but once he is on my hand he is fine.

Thanks Josh. I think I'm still getting over the change my veiled has gone through. We got him pretty young, and he was pretty curious and sociable. Then puberty hit him like a truck and he got super cage aggressive!
 
Thanks Josh. I think I'm still getting over the change my veiled has gone through. We got him pretty young, and he was pretty curious and sociable. Then puberty hit him like a truck and he got super cage aggressive!

Yeah I can't wait till puberty is done.
 
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