2006-12-23 06:22:51 · 12 answers · asked by CommanderQ 3 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Something that is relatively clean
2006-12-23 06:23:19 · update #1
A Leopard Gecko. We have one and they are great. They are a small, desert lizards that eat crickets. Oh, and they are the either the only or one of the few lizards to have eye lids!
Most reptiles don't like to be held, but leopard geckos don't mind. Ours seems to like it, but it may be because she can soak up our body heat and run around.
You have to be very careful with thier tails however becuase they are designed to come off if they are being attacked and a new one will grow back, but it's not as big or colorful.
Leopard geckos are low maintenence also. They crystalize their waste, so it's easy to clean up and when they shed...have no idea why they do it, but they eat their old skin. You can keep one in a 5 gallon tank, with a heat lamp, water dish, sand for floor covering and they are all set.
2006-12-23 06:35:14 · answer #1 · answered by Donna A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are a beginner then a good first pet lizard is a gecko. if you have had lizards before then you could try a iguana or a bearded dragon but i recommend the gecko. if you want more info you could go on google and do some research on there or you could read some books instead. i hope my info has helped.
2006-12-23 07:02:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't ever assume any reptile will be easy to care for, though some are easier than others. All reptiles will need clean cages, the RIGHT diet, and the right light fixures if required. I agree that leopard geckos are good to start with as long as you keep their cages clean, provide them with food, the right temperatures and ventilation. That means varied temperatures in their enclosure, not just one huge hotspot and an open air environment. Plus they're a lot easier and cheaper to maintain. Good luck!
2006-12-23 06:55:26 · answer #3 · answered by IguanaGal 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crested geckos are extraordinary lizards. i'm uncertain i could propose one for a 9-12 months-previous, nonetheless, as they are in a position to be fairly fragile. it surely relies upon on your son -- if he's the boisterous "all boy" type, then he wouldn't have any lizard till he's older. If he's sturdy with fragile issues (especially stay fragile issues) then he could do advantageous with a crested. even nonetheless, they are not lizards that a baby can take out and play with. Their skins are fragile, their limbs are fragile, and that they're going to drop their tails if under pressure -- in contrast to many lizards, they do no longer regrow lost tails. additionally, they are in a position to and could chew if scared. they are in a position to't do any injury, even nonetheless that is probably that the bitten individual will do some thing which damages the lizard, which includes dropping it. There are some atypical issues approximately them. For one element, no longer basically do they could be heat adequate, yet additionally they could be cool adequate. They be bothered by warmth tension whilst their atmosphere is basically too heat (over 80 5 levels), and it may kill them. yet another element is they consume fruit as properly as bugs. Mine has ZooMed day gecko nutrients obtainable each and all the time, and crickets one or two times a week. i could advise getting the two or the two certainly one of two books: The Crested Gecko In Captivity, via Robbie hamper, or Crested Geckos and family participants, via RD Bartlett. All that pronounced, Yahoo solutions is probably no longer the placement to get the terrific suggestion on choosing a lizard on your son. A puppy shop different than a reptile forte shop is likewise probably to be undesirable, and a huge chain puppy shop will, different than in unusual situations, be worse than no longer something. (i be attentive to a Petco that has a reptile professional and breeder on artwork tension, yet this is the exception) What you're able to attempt to do is get in touch with different reptile vendors on your section. a close-by herpetological society is a sturdy place to start up -- there are a number of them. talk with somebody who has adventure with the species you're interested in, meet a number of their animals, see what their care surely includes, after which you will come to a determination if that variety of lizard -- crested gecko, leopard gecko, blue-tongued skink, or the rest (properly, different than an iguana) is for you and your son.
2016-10-28 05:51:58 · answer #4 · answered by canevazzi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Mali Uromastix is a great first lizard. I used to work at a pet store and we sold many of them. The owners would come in and talk about their Mali Uromastix all the time. How sweet they are and how easy to take care of them.
2006-12-23 16:27:19 · answer #5 · answered by rdrmn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi there
best starter lizard is a bearded dragon they have a personality and they don't bite ... and they love being held .. but check out our info website have a few types of lizards ,crabs ,snakes and so on..
hope this helps and happy holidays
2006-12-23 10:06:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
try a mali uromastix, they are good natured and calm. the enjoy being held. Mine likes to watch tv with me! they only get about a foot long so a 20 gal tank is big enough. oh and they love to eat out of your hand. good luck!
2006-12-23 08:06:15 · answer #7 · answered by lilkismet73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bearded dragons are good with kids and do not require alot of maroj care. if youu want more info e-mail me and I can give you more information
2006-12-23 08:42:17 · answer #8 · answered by bnotagain 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bearded Dragons are your best bet in my oppinion.
2006-12-24 05:31:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
leopard geckos are goos pets
2006-12-24 03:14:41 · answer #10 · answered by E. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋