some type of reptile or something along those lines.
2006-12-22 07:48:29 · 18 answers · asked by Frank 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
All right, here we go...
1. No fish
2. No hamsters/mice...whatever
3. REPTILES!!! looking for some type of small lizard that doesn't need a lot of space. It would be fine for a baby cornskake, but as a cornsnake can reah 4-5 feet. A 4 foot snake would not be comfy in a 5 gallon tank for it's entire life.
2006-12-22 08:07:04 · update #1
All of the above, plus scorpions, and tarantulas.
2006-12-22 07:57:07 · answer #1 · answered by Gary D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An anole is not a bad idea but they do appreciate more space than that. I once kept 12 in a tank that was 4' long by 2' deep by 4' high (converted from an old wall cabinet) and they used every inch of space in it.
I think the best recommendations so far are small amphibians - frogs, toads and salamanders all have species small enough for your tank. Be aware however that some amphibians are difficult to keep (and some start small and get big) so make sure you research the species before making a purchase.
Invertebrates are a good idea too - hermit crabs, rainbow crabs, scorpions, spiders, mantids, stick insects, cockroaches. Search the Web and you will find plenty of sites that will deliver invertebrates via mail.
If you have your heart set on a lizard you might want to consider something like a banded velvet gecko (Homopholis sp) but remember that small lizards tend to 1) like company, and 2) be very, very fast.
A nice idea would be a paradoxical frog tadpole - the tadpole is some 20cm long but changes into a frog just 5-6cm long. Unfortunately I have only seen paradoxical frog tadpoles for sale once, and that was about 15 years ago....
2006-12-22 09:14:44 · answer #2 · answered by Rocky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might think about getting some fish. Fish are small and stay small. I know what you are thinking, "Oh, I don't want stupid goldfish". You can get exotic beautiful fish. If you are really looking for a land animal you could small snake. Like a corn snake. It is advised to give captive corn snakes a temperature from 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit (from a lamp or undertank heater), and a light cycle of eight to 12 hours of light per day. Those are some ideas for you, good luck.
2006-12-22 08:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by codie_m_91 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer understand one turtle (land or water) that can stay in a 20 gallon for greater advantageous than 2 years. purple ear sliders and different aquatic turtles will often choose a minimum of a 55 gallon whilst they attain adulthood. 20 gallons is far too small for any turtle species to stay long term in.
2016-10-18 21:15:41 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most reptiles need more space then that, like a gecko or anole.
-but- some cool things that could are:
*hermit crab
*terantula
*fire belly toad, or a small tree frog
*maybe a small rodent, but 5 gallons might be too small.
also, you could set up something aquatic:
*fish
*aquatic frogs that live in water
*mostly aquatic frogs/newts with a land area for them to climb on
**along with frog idea** tadpoles
good luck finding a new pet!
2006-12-22 08:09:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are not many lizards or snakes that can live in a five gallon tank there whole life, but you could look into one or two fire bellied toads, most frogs, and many different breeds of salamanders
2006-12-22 10:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by maddie j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Anole theyb are a small lizard that changes color depending on what mood they are in you can even get up to 2 in the tank and a slong as they are both female or male and female they will not fight. my brother has 2 anoles and they are fun to watch and easy to take care of
2006-12-22 08:27:36 · answer #7 · answered by dw 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there
most reptile's ,amphibian's and even crabs need at lease a 10 gallon or more to live properly and heathly life... sorry a 5 gallon is not big enough for any type of reptile to live their whole life in ...
2006-12-22 16:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A betta. Not too sure about a reptile. Seems kinda small for that.
2006-12-22 07:52:11 · answer #9 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no reptile can live in that size cage! Sorry about that, but its true. Are you interested in an insect? Maybe a small insect could survive.
2006-12-22 13:16:57 · answer #10 · answered by Johnny L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a green anole.they can live in a 5 gallon tank for it's entire life no prob.my pet anole from the wild and he is a pain in the you know what.but buy one from the pet store and they are good pet's.
2006-12-22 08:26:20 · answer #11 · answered by wagsnjr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋