2007-02-10 11:34:58 · 14 answers · asked by renthead 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Normally, unless as someone said it was a massive lizard, which are plenty trouble themselves, if the cat can gain access to the lizard it will kill it.
He won't necessarily do it right away, but just because you get away with it for a while doesn't necessarily mean all is well.
My sister and I gave a young bearded dragon to my brother as a wedding present (yes, we had checked he wanted it first :) ), and we had to replace it, as after 3 months in the same room with the vivarium, my sister's cat suddenly figured out how to get it open, and had it out and dead by the time she got home from work.
I wouldn't personally risk it, unless the lizard can be in a room where the cat can't possibly ever get access.
Edited to add: Katrina says in a glass tank it would be safe, but the dragon was in a glass tank, it just took the cat 3 months to figure out how to open it with his paw.
2007-02-10 11:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by meptastic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the kind of lizard you want to get. We have 14 cats and an iguana. Only 2 of the cats have been brave enough to try and approach her, both got whipped. They respect the iguana and keep their distance. Smaller lizards might become a meal for your cat. Several of our cats hace been know to eat newts. Best bet is to always be present when you have your to be lizard out to keep both pets safe.
2007-02-10 15:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by wolfinator25840 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the cat. Some cats will be afraid of it and try to get as far away from it as it can. Some cats will just ignore it. BUT, cats are natural predators. I'm not sure what kind of reptile you want to get but if it's smaller than you cat and you allow it to run around your home, your cat may chase it, play with it and then kill it. Don't risk it. Keep the lizard in a secure enclosure so it can't get out and the cat can't get in.
2007-02-10 11:43:50 · answer #3 · answered by Michaela 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well i don't know if the cat will harm the lizard but you could always try it out and see how the cat reacts to the lizard. i wouldn't get to attached to the lizard at fist though, you never know what the cat might do.....
2007-02-10 11:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by Yellow Jello 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, all of my cats torture and kill lizards but they never eat them. I have to rescue the poor little dinosaurs all the time.
2007-02-10 13:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would have to be a pretty big lizard, like a gila monster, or a komoto dragon.
2007-02-10 11:43:51 · answer #6 · answered by barbara b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 22:41:06 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if you keep the lizard in a glass tank or something.
2007-02-10 13:15:55 · answer #8 · answered by Katrina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, yeah the cat will harm it pretty good.
2007-02-10 11:38:29 · answer #9 · answered by Jamie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well you have to keep the lizard in a cage whne you are not watching thme
2007-02-10 11:52:40 · answer #10 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋