I want a reptile, but I am not sure what to get.
The cost doesnt matter but i need one under 4 foot long, and it has to be a herbivour or I will end up keeping the food for pets and getting attatched. Feeding and lighting costs should be around £5-10s a week. I can spend at the very least 2 hours a day with it (most likely a lot longer) but it should be relatively easy to tame. Also i would prefer it to be easy to get hold of but i am prepared for it not to be. Please help.
2006-07-13 09:30:53 · 17 answers · asked by adviseforeverything 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You should try a uromastyx or "uro". It is a 100% herbivore reptile. Look for a captive bred one since a wild caught uromastyx can be very nervous. Depending on the species their sizes can range from 14in to 24in. The Mali uromastyx is the most commonly sold uromastyx and will usually get to over 15in. As long as you go with a captive bred hatchling they should be easy to tame. In the 2 years that I have had uromastyx they have been fairly easy to tame if young.
As for the previously mentioned.
- Bearded dragons are not completely herbivorous and they can be hard to wean on a 100% green diet.
- Green Iguanas can get over 4 feet sometimes. Plus they are basket cases and males can be extremely aggressive towards human females. If you want a green iguana I would suggest going to a local reptile shelter. They the most commonly abandoned reptile because of their aggression and difficulty.
- Turtles are messy and they can be a life time commitment. Remember they can live for about 30-60 years.
2006-07-13 11:31:33 · answer #1 · answered by rian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check them out first; some have a funny smell you might not like. They usually need heating lamps, too; keep that in mind. I have a Bearded Dragon and she is very cool. A uromastyx is similar but I don't have one of those. Get yourself a book on the critter you get, some lizards are sensitive to certain things. For example, a beardie needs UV light or it gets sick, so you need full sunlight for it or an artificial UV lamp. Many Geckos are nocturnal, so they can be a little dull in the daytime.
2006-07-13 10:39:08 · answer #2 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best would probably be a Bearded Dragon. They are one of the hardiest and nicest reptiles you can have. Make sure to get a male so that you don't have to go through drama every year when they need to lay eggs. Believe me I know what I'm talking about. Do some research.
2006-07-13 19:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by Viviana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iguanas are nice. Green iguanas (females get to be 6ft from head to tail tip) are normally docile and relatively easy to care for. They will eat things like kale, romaine lettuce, beets, and lots of other good stuff. They also have lizard mixes that you can purchase. Whatever you decide on, make sure that it is captive bred and will come with a guarantee.
2006-07-13 10:49:07 · answer #4 · answered by Pappa Poopy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
`Herbivorous reptiles tend to be more difficult to keep nutritionally, how about an insectivor? Do you get attatched to crickets and mealworms? A small snake could be kept on insects and maybe feeder fish. Same with a small to medium lizard.
2006-07-13 19:30:18 · answer #5 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever you get just please remember they require long term comitmut. I'm sure you know that already.
Once you decide what you want, read any and everything you can on that reptile. And ask plenty of questions.
The only reason I say this is, alot (not all) get baby snakes, and yes they are cute. But they forget that they tend to grow (some very large), and then they become afraid or just don't want to keep it for it's lifetime. We rescue many snakes that people are afraid of or just plain don't want.
Please enjoy whatever you get and best of luck with it.
2006-07-13 09:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by american_angel068 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bearded dragon they dont have bad attitudes. ucan feed them mealworms,crickets,and vegetables. they get 16in. long and are social lizards. just take good care of them
2006-07-14 13:26:08 · answer #7 · answered by tyty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suggest you get a bearded dragon as they have personality there maintenance is low the only thing is the tank cant be pricey, an alternative is to build one yourself.
2006-07-15 00:16:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bearded dragon or maybe even a turtle. I happy to help.
BUT i think bearded dragon
2006-07-13 10:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by Unnamed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should get a lizard if you want a gentle reptial but if you want to get a killing wild machine you should get a snake.
2006-07-13 14:50:11 · answer #10 · answered by greeny martiny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋