2006-07-23 11:58:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
probably a corn, rat, or kingsnake. They don't need any kind of special lighting like almost all the lizards do, just heat. They are also less sensitive to humidity than ball pythons, and eat better. Bearded dragons are fun, but eat a LOT when they're older... Also need a pretty large tank. Snakes only need to eat once every week or two, depending on age. Also means you only need to clean their cage out once a week. As far as lizards go, I'd say the leopard gecko or blue tongue skink are the easiest, depending on how much room you have. Stay away from turtles/tortoises, especially aquatic ones, lots of work... As are iguanas.
All reptiles can be very fun and rewarding pets, but you asked which ones were easiest, so there you go:-)
2006-07-23 12:45:33 · answer #1 · answered by snake_girl85 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mali Uromastyx's are great starters as well as Bearded Dragons. You can find both at reasonable prices and expensive prices. A beardie will eat crickets as a main part of their diet when they are young along with greens, carrots, squash and fruit. As they get older they will eat more veggies. You will have to either gut load your crickets with a calcium supplement or shake then in a calcium supplement a few times a week before feeding to your dragon.
Mali's are mainly veggie eaters although they find a cricket or two a great treat.
Both require UVA/UVB lighting and a basking spot in their enclosures.
You may want to visit a reptile show if there is one in your area and talk to a breeder or a reptile specific shop owner. The large chain pet shops unfortunately are often only in it for the money and their employees often only have a basic knowledge of what they are selling. If you can find a show or a reptile specific shop, you will be able to make a better decision.
Keep in mind how long some of these wonderful creatures live and how big that they get when making that decision.
2006-07-24 06:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by Joann 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. NO reptile is 'easy' to care for. Almost all of them require that you provide proper housing, temps, lighting, humidity, adn diet- and the diet is usually odd.
2. Each kind of reptile has its own challenges and joys. You sort of need to figure out what you are willing to do.
TURTLES: require a lot of work keeping the water clean, and need big tanks for proper health. Can be expensive to get a good set-up. Good starter turtles include: Red-ear sliders, Painted turtles, and Reeves turtle.
TORTOISES: need a lot of room, and usually high heat and lighting. Diet can be rather expensive over time. Good tortoises for starters are Eastern or Three-toed box turtles (not really tortoises and have their own specialized care needs!), GreeK or Hermann's tortoises, or the Russian tortoise (which is a little odd in its own needs). AVOID the big species like Leopard and Sulcata!
SNAKES: get used to rodents! Live, freshly killed, or frozen- rodents are the main foodstuff for snakes. Heat, lighting and housing are important here too. Good starters are- ball pythons, king snakes, and corn snakes.
LIZARDS: Varied group- some are insect eaters (crickets!), others are herbivores. DO NOT do iguanas! Try bearded dagons in this group, although some geckos are good as well.
2006-07-24 13:26:25 · answer #3 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd say a cornsnake or kingsnake - possibly a ball python, although they can be picky eaters.
Just remember to do your research before you buy. They may be easier to care for than 'regular' pets in some ways - no walks, only feeding every 7-10 days, but the set up of the vivarium and the correct heat is vitally important.
Whatever you decide to go for have a search online for appropriate caresheets and check out some forums.
2006-07-23 20:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by ukstubby 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contrary to popular opinion, iguanas are very difficult to care for properly. Try a Leopard Gecko, Bearded Dragon or Corn Snake.
2006-07-23 19:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by shadowfist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have asked alot of people the same thing and they all said the same thing . a male ball python. so thats wat i got and ive had a lot of reptiles and its the easiest 1 ever. if you cant get a snake an igouna is the next best thing easiest.
2006-07-23 19:16:35 · answer #6 · answered by bekka s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
red-tailed boa constrictor i grew up around n have owned quite a few reptiles. n i honestly believe red-tailed boas is tha easiest to take care of
2006-07-24 07:52:02 · answer #7 · answered by zacstubbs2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bearded Dragons may be easy to take care of...but they are on the expensive side, as well as iguanas. For beginers, I would try a leopard gecko.
2006-07-23 23:53:18 · answer #8 · answered by Spiral Out 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crested geckos
theyre a good size, do not depend on live foods (so no escaped crickets running in the house)
theyre interesting cause they walk on glass with their special feet.
check it out
http://www.livefoods.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=377
my other choice would be terrapins, easy to keep but they get the water quite smelly
2006-07-23 22:27:25 · answer #9 · answered by Pat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOT an iguana!
The only reason I asked for one was because my parents wouldn't let me get a guinea pig--bad choice. 7 years later and she's tons of work.
DON'T get one!
2006-07-23 19:46:26 · answer #10 · answered by Midnight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋