I have had turtles and a Chinese water dragon for pets. Sherman (female) lived to be about 5 years old and grew to 28" (mostly tail). I am ready to try another reptile but haven't quite decided on what to get. I have always loved bearded dragons because of their personality. I have also heard good and bad things about adult iguanas...some seem to be good pets but have also heard horror stories (especially about bites and wounds from their tails). I would like to let my new pet free roam, but maybe not because I also have 2 cats. My cats got along fine with Sherman, who had free roam and stayed mostly in her tree or on her favorite shelf when she wasn't in her cage. I am fairly knowledgable about the proper care of reptiles. I think now it's just a personality thing of the reptile I choose. Any thoughts on which I should choose?
2006-06-17 16:00:33 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
How can iguanas only poop once a month? That doesn't sound normal.
2006-06-17 16:09:06 · update #1
I was involved for many years in the rescue of unwanted snakes and lizards...I'm sure I don't have to tell you what type of lizard we mostly took in....yes...Iguanas...Because of their size, biting and scratching, having a temper and many other things...The size is the main thing...And as far as "free roam" ...I don't believe in it...If you truly want to take the best care of your new friend....I would suggest a Bearded Dragon. Give it 60 to 100 gallon tank and do everything to the letter. Read read read up on the animals husbandry and natural history BEFORE bringing it home..(which you probably already know). Beardies are great! They will live up to 10 years or more if cared for properly...And you CAN take them out occasionally and let them roam...UNDER SUPERVISION of course....
Good Luck....have fun with your new saurian.
2006-06-17 22:57:21 · answer #1 · answered by ceasefear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iguana's are better for advanced reptile owners. Bearded dragons are are very good pets; they have good personalities, and are fairly easy to take care of. I personally am going to get a beardy soon.
2006-06-17 17:07:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jon N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Definately a brearded dragon. Igs are lot of work, get rediculouslyt big (5 - 6 ft), and can be difficult to handle. If you have a cat allowing oyur reptiles to roam free is asking for trouble - instinct can easily kick in ands then itsw no more lizard!
2015-07-12 04:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by O Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice is to get a bearded dragon because iguanas are more likely to cary salmonella. Plus iguanas need to eat much more than just plain o'l lettuce. I have a bearded dragon, its tame, its cool, and its easy to take care of.
2006-06-17 18:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by Gabriel G 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Wow I cant believe you ask this question and I seen it...8 days ago I got 2 Bearded dragons...that was the best thing i'd ever done...they are the koolest creatures!!! When I put crikets in their cage they go on a murdering FRENZY!!! Its awesome...i strongly recommend you get some...mine are still small but have huge personalities!!!!
2006-06-17 16:11:51 · answer #5 · answered by sha.babyblues 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
iguanas are kinda nasty they poop like once a month or something but when they do...man is it crucial!! i've always wanted a water dragon but since you already had one the try a bearded dragon those are cool too!!
2006-06-17 16:04:55 · answer #6 · answered by *steelers* 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
you should get a bearded dragon, trust me, they are fun and if you dont want to play with them thats fine they love to sit under a heated lamp or rock. and they are fast so dont loose them
2006-06-17 16:39:01 · answer #7 · answered by Mel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have enough room get an iguana
Its great how they interact with you and they get nice and big.
Not alot of room? Get a beardy
They stay pretty small and are very easy to keep.
2006-06-17 16:04:13 · answer #8 · answered by snakeman11426 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
sum1 where i live {denver} was giving away free ,a 30" water monitor. wish i had the room
2006-06-17 16:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
get a golden gecko
2006-06-21 05:52:28 · answer #10 · answered by carl z 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋