What reptiles are good pets?

Question

I have hermit crabs but are the considered a reptile and what reptiles re good pets

Answer 1

No hermit crabs are not considered reptiles.
if you can deal with the daily maint. breaded dragons are really cool. But they need different kinds of foods daily, light schedules, and tank clean up every day. Not everyone can do that. the trade off is, they actually seem to enjoy interacting with people. They'll lay on you, just hang on your shirt. once they are used to you, they'll even come and crawl on your hand to be brought out.
There are less high maint. herps out there. Many snakes are really easy. You still need to check on them a time or two a day, and feed them once a week, but cornsnakes are incredibly easy pets, and mine is very interesting.
leopard geckos are pretty little lizards, and will interact with you as well.
You need to look at what you want from a reptile. Do you want something that acts like a pet? If so, you're kind of limited. Some snakes, bearded dragons, that's about it. Some people love their iguanas, but they just get too big for me.There are several others that are really cool to watch, but are pretty hands off. Anoles, most frogs, turtles, they are all kinda cool, but not what I'd call interactive at all. Some of them can actually be really hurt by being handled any more than in absolutely necessary for haibtat maint. etc.
Go look at your local pet store, or a reptile fair/expo. Not to buy, but to see what you are drawn to. WHich ones catch your interest. join a yahoo or other email group about theones you think you like. Talk to people who own them, who raise them and see what all is involved with having them in your house. THEN get one. After you have done some research. After you have your set up ready to go, so you just have to bring them home, and maybe have to stop at the pet store for crickets or frozen mice to feed them.
Some of these guys will live for 10-15 years. It's a commitment. Do some research before you jump into things. You'll be able to find one that is better suited to what you want that way.
Good luck...

Answer 2

Reptiles are a good choice but most people don't realize several of the starter reptiles live up to and over 20 years. Do you research first and hopefully you will find something you are interested in. Typically turtles and tortoises need the most maintenance then lizards, then snake need the least. Stay away from Tegus, Monitors, Green Iguanas, Alligators, Burmese Pythons, Sculatas Tortoises, etc. All of which will start off small and cool but will get big very fast. Here is a list of good reptiles Snakes: Ball Python Corn Snake Garter Snake Lizards: Bearded Dragon Leopard Gecko Fat Tailed Geckos Green Anoles (not very hand-able but similar to chameleons in color changing) Also frogs and salamanders might be a good choice too: White's Tree Frog Tiger Salamander Pacman Frog Good Luck with your future pet!

Answer 3

I don't think hermit crabs are considered reptiles, but they do make pretty good pets. They can get kinda boring after a while though. Small varieties of snakes can make good pets as long as you do all the research before purchasing one.

Answer 4

Leopard geckos,breaded dragon,corn snake,and the list go's on. Do your research. And remember NEVER NEVER NEVER buy an baby Iguana,Cameleon, or a Tortoise. They May look cute but they will suck the money out of you and grow WAY to BIG. These are examples of reptiles NOT for beginners

Answer 5

I love a ll reptiles as pets but for a beginner a leopard gecko is probably the best, they are small, don't require a ton of maintenance and they are friendly.

Answer 6

Did you just ask if hermit crabs are considered a reptile???? They are a crustacean. As in, sea creature...man. Anyway, ball pythons are incredible pets if you get one young. I wore mine around like a bracelet, it was a GREAT snake.

Answer 7

hi there
there are many good first time reptiles ...it all depends on what u want ... if u want to hold it and have a great personality then a bearded dragon would be good ... they love to be held and they have a great personality... do ur research .. i have some reptiles and their basic care sheet on my website but check out other websites as well .....hope this helps good luck on ur reptile pet ...

Answer 8

My brother has had a leopard gecko for years that seems like a pretty good pet if you want something pretty low maintence and not very active. She sleeps during the day, and only really comes out at night, though. I think my mom was kind of disapointed that she didn't do much, but she's very easy to keep.

Answer 9

Here are some good starter pets... Musk turtles, ball pythons, green anoles, smaller, non aggresive gecos, milk snakes, and realy sny reptile, but those are very good for a beginer. Again, as long as you do alot of research for your pet, you should be fine.

Answer 10

a cat or dog is more easy than you're average reptile considering you have to clean they're cages often and check up on them