I want one that i can keep in a small tank (like 10-30 gallon) and i want one that i can hold, and that isn't aggressive so that kids can also play with them.
2007-02-23 10:50:55 · 18 answers · asked by grs 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Get a bearded dragon.
2007-02-23 11:31:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
For what you're looking for in size, get a gecko - either a leopard or a crested. These can be kept in a 10 gallon aquarium (they get to be about 8-10 inches). Bearded dragons are great pets, but will probably get larger than you're looking for (an adults should be housed in a 40 gallon). Chameleons require a lot of care and shouldn't be handled - they get stressed easily. Anoles require a lot of space, don't take well to handling, and don't make a very good beginner lizard.
A smaller uromastyx (like a mali) could also be a good choice, but these require a lot of heat (120o basking spot).
Here are some links to care and cage requirements for the different species:
http://www.kingsnake.com/features.html
http://www.anapsid.org/mainlizards.html
http://www.wnyherp.org/care-sheets/lizards/
2007-02-23 12:04:27 · answer #2 · answered by copperhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what , i have had a bunch of lizards in the past, and the best one i have had is the newest one to my collection, a long tailed grss lizard, he is very docile and yet very very pretty. their bodies dont get big at all, its just their tails are really really long. he is pretty easy to take care of so far too. But i would say, even better would maybe be a bearded dragon. they run expensive here, but they are extremely friendly and very personable. and if you have younger kids, then i think it would do good, a 30 gal would be enough for one adult. they are more sturdy and muscular than the long tailed lizard, but more expensive to, but i have never ever heard any complaints from a beardy owner. Good luck, maybe reasearch a few. I will tell you one thing, stray away from fast lizards with the kids such as anols, and what not, and geckos pack a punch in their bite.
2007-02-23 14:58:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An Anole or a nocturnal Gecko. The nocturnal species of Gecko will not need UVA and UVB lighting...the Anole will. But if you have the money for good UVA and B lighting, an Anole is a great first choice for ease of care.
Kids should not PLAY with any reptile! It highly stresses them and can actually affect their immune system health to the point that it kills them to be cotinually handled. Besides the fact that kids tend to be too rough to responsibly handle a fragile small reptile, and that most reptiles carry a form of staph as a enzyme in their saliva and digestive tract, and kids will tend to want to put their faces and mouths in contact with pets.
If your kids want something to "play" with, get them a toy, or a dog. A reptile is not a plaything for child amusement.
2007-02-23 23:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by Fireside3/Phrynosoma-Texas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good begginer gecko herps I'd have to back up Crested Geckos or Leopard Geckos. Both are mostly nocturnal so no UVB light is neccesary for their growth and development. If you want multiple's get all females, leo females will be cheaper then crested females. You can also do 1 male with multiple females (harems). Two males of either these species will more then likely fight and hurt/kill each other. As you get more geckos however you'll need more space for them.
Leopard geckos are very good looking and good pets. They do not climb so you dont need vertical height. You'll probably need an under tank heater to get desired heat gradients. Multiple hides, one being a humid hide, are also reccomended.They'll eat crickets and need calcium (D3 free) and vitamin supplements. Also if they decide to "drop" their tail out of fear, it will regrow. DO NOT pull the tail, ever.
Cresteds are climbers, they like more vertical space to climb around in, and have the "sticky" foot pads. They will eat a few crickets but mostly you can feed them diffrent types of baby food. They too need to be supplimented with calcium and vitamins, easily mixed into baby food. Crested geckos however, will NOT regrow their tail if they "drop" it out of fear.
As mentioned earlier, anoles and chameleons are not good starter rep's. Anoles do not like being handled at all, and are fast buggers who can jump like nuts, they are more of a sit and watch pet. Chameleons stress easily and require pretty specific care to thrive.
2007-02-23 14:23:02 · answer #5 · answered by Chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
perfect!go with a leopard gecko or bearded dragon.for info on caring go to buckscountybeardeddragons.com and go to care sheet. it will give you every thing you need to know about taking care of beardies. hollygolighty is wrong never get a veiled chameleon or any other chameleon unless you are an advanced keeper like myself.chameleons should never be held so do not get one if you want a lizard you can hold!
2007-02-23 11:43:56 · answer #6 · answered by Reptile Lover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a Leopard Gecko, they make good pets. Make sure you research the lizard and make sure you know everything about it so you know how to care for it and can decide if it's the lizard for you. You should look into adopting a lizard.
2007-02-23 17:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i like reptiles. I nonetheless get somewhat freaked with snakes, yet lizards, turtles, i like them. I also have a chinese language water dragon named Oli. he's ma baaaaby. beautiful ***. i'm going to get a woman for him whilst he's older so he could have somebody to play with. and specific mate with. Haha. with a bit of luck. this is 5:30 interior the morning and he's relatively conscious ideal now too. What an early chicken.
2016-10-01 21:21:23 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
difinetly a lepeard geko. also one of the cheapest lizards you can get. they are brightly colord, no teeth, and are about 4 to 6 inches in length. maybe a 20 gallon for two. probebly would go with the biggest tank so in the futer when your kids are older and are more responsible, you could get a bearded dragen or what not.
2007-02-23 10:57:34 · answer #9 · answered by skigrrrrl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have a couple of veiled chameleons. they live in screened environments rather than glass tanks and do require certan types of lighting. the start up costs may be a bit high, but then they are very easy to care for. i have two females that i got when they were just babies. i have always held them and they are very friendly. the reason why i think these are good with kids is because unlike most lizards, they are really slow moving plus kids love to watch them change color and catch crickets with their long tongue. in the summer we take ours outside to let them walk around in the grass. of course keeping a close eye on them, but since they are so slow we can do that. and the chameleons really enjoy basking in the sun.
2007-02-23 11:10:50 · answer #10 · answered by hollygolightly 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Gecko's are really good. My wife and kids have about 8.. Better than the snakes if your squeamish. They have snakes, turtles, rabbit etc..
2007-02-23 10:55:10 · answer #11 · answered by xjaz1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋