I'm looking for a good pet for my situation. I live in a dorm, in a room by myself. My family is in another state. I'm looking for a pet that's friendly, small, not too hard to maintain, dorm friendly, etc.
I was originally thinking of a leopard gecko. They're small, not too hard to maintain, like to be held, relatively cheap, amongst other things.
Any suggestions?
2007-01-17 14:53:28 · 10 answers · asked by nyrockfan 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
When I say suitable for dorm life, I mean no one should be able to tell I have a pet (because we're not allowed to). Meaning: quiet, small habitat, not too much to clean up after, food source is small and not too noisy (while I have no problem feeding my pet crickets and worms, mice are out of the question because I use to own one as a pet).
Also..I have a small income..so nothing that requires a lot of money.
2007-01-17 15:35:03 · update #1
a snake would be a more suitable pet. They are quiet (and so is their food) and low maintenance. Don't worry about the mouse thing, you will get used to it after the first or second one.
Or you could just buy a bigger snake that is eating rats, so that you don't have to feed it mice ;)
2007-01-18 13:26:36 · answer #1 · answered by stuff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leopard geckos are a good choice, but don't forget they eat live insects, which you'll either have to store in your dorm or bring home every day. Mealworms and waxworms must be refrigerated, and crickets tend to chirp. Just some thoughts.
You could consider a corn snake or rat snake, their care is also fairly low-maintenance, and at least snakes only eat once every week or two.
2007-01-17 23:12:04 · answer #2 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a reptile you want, a bearded dragon is the best way to go. Geckos are known for being nocturnal, so he'll only want to be bothered with at night.
Bearded dragons are pretty low maintenance, and there are a lot of enthusiasts out there on forums and stuff who can give you good advice. They're also great starter reptiles.
2007-01-17 23:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless you are set on a reptile you should think about a Guinea pig. They are fairly easy to look after, very sociable and amusing. All you have to do is clean the pen every couple of days(pooper scooper works great), 5 minutes work. Feed and water them once a day. They will talk to you, jump around and play, like to be cuddled. And easy to feed. They love fruit and veggies-raw and pellets. Pine shavings or straw for their floor. I've even heard of them being house trained.
2007-01-17 23:24:18 · answer #4 · answered by birdie_001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a bearded dragon very low maintenance but watch out their poop smells awful! The don't get all that big something 18 inches max, fish are great too but you cant get them out and pet them :-(
2007-01-18 02:34:23 · answer #5 · answered by nervousenergy73 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lepord geckos are cool ima about to buy one they dont get to big only like 8 inches max they are really good first lizards. ya i say to get one
2007-01-17 23:12:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I WOULD CHECK INTO A CHINESE WATER DRAGON. THEY ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND EASY TO TAKE CARE OF. OR EVEN HERMIT CRABS. THEY ARE ALOT OF FUN ALSO. THEY WILL PLAY IN TUB IN SHALLOW WATER OR EVEN WALK AROUND ON FLOOR. BEST OF LUCK FINDING THE PERFECT PET. ALSO BIRDS ARE LOW MAINTENANCE.
2007-01-17 22:58:10 · answer #7 · answered by cathy s 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
reptiles sound like they would be your best option. dont have to feed them to often and are really low matainence. maybe a pet rock...lol....j/k...fish are good to
2007-01-17 23:07:14 · answer #8 · answered by t miller 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how bout a sugar glider??? They are cute and friendly and you could even carry it to class with you if you have a pouch for it!
2007-01-17 23:01:49 · answer #9 · answered by bjd72003 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
lizards are nice
2007-01-18 11:53:13 · answer #10 · answered by ima40ozchugaluga420 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋