what is the best lizard or reptile to get with someone with no experince?

Question

that will like to be handled and looked at too

Answer 1

Bearded dragon

Answer 2

A bearded dragon is the best choice. The second best is a water dragon. Iguanas are OUT of the question as in general they are mean and dont like humans.

Bearded dragons are very hand tame, love people, and are the most popular lizard out there besides leopard geckos... Beardies are pretty expensive, but they only get about 2 ft in length. They eat crickets, some greens and some fruits. They are a desert animal and require a heat lamp and a UV source. Being by a window doesnt count >.< lol you can buy a 5.0 Repticun lamp, or they have 8.0s too, which are better for desert animals.

Good luck with your choice! Have fun.
(I have a water dragon who is really calm and nice, but they get to be 3ft long and require a lot of space when they're adults...)
ps- turtles are reptiles..... >.<

Answer 3

Definitely a snake.

And this is why...

a) snakes only need fed once a week on average (lizards are fed daily)

b) fewer feedings means fewer poos (one large pile is better than a bunch of small nasty piles.)

c) snakes don't need expensive UV lighting like a bearded dragon or iguana would

d) most captive bred snakes will gladly accept frozen/thawed mice. This means that you can keep the mice or rats in the freezer until feeding time. With lizards you deal with fresh vegetables every day as well as taking care of the crickets or other feeders. Going to the pet store or freezer to get a mouse once a week is much easier.

Answer 4

For a beginner, I would say A bearded dragon or a uromastyx. Care sheets can be found on line. Learn everything you need to know before buying a lizard. Too many people don't get what they need and then ask "why is my lizard sick?"

Answer 5

I would get a long tailed grass lizard, they r kewl and easy to take care of, anoles are good for beginners 2, but they require more moisture then long tailed grass lizard, bearded dragons are good to,
but they tend to get stuff in their water more. If u do get a long tailed grass lizard its easy to tell if its hungry just put a jar of crickets by its
terruim and it will walk back and forth by the glass where the jar is

Answer 6

all the suggestions above are great study up on the ones you are leaning towards getting pay careful attention to special diets. vitamins and minerals you will need containers to keep them in. how big they will get. and most of all life span. sometimes kids or teens get a pet and keep it and care for it till they are 18 to 19 then they go off to college etc. most dorms will not allow a 6 foot iguana in there unless its their mascot. now your parents are taking care of it or you have to get rid of it. getting someone to take on a 6 foot reptile may not be that easy. I advocate kids getting pets to learn responsibility and respect for nature. be sure to check out adoption you might get a 4 foot iguana and he lives the rest of his life with you healthy and happy. I just use an iguana because they are cheap and they get very large. research first, purchase necessary items, get them set up first regulate temp humidity etc. then purchase your pet. good luck

Answer 7

I'm a vet. A snake are good but read books on them such as "reptiles for dummies" or take a trip to your local reptile store.

Answer 8

a turtle but it need lots of stuff if you get a baby and you get 2 things of food(pellets and krill),a small tank, a rock, and a sun lamp it will cost like 90 bucks or somewhere around that.you will need to wash your hands every time you touch them not like other reptiles.

Answer 9

i would definately read up a lot before you do get your chosen animal but go into a reputable reptile pet shop and explain what your cercumstances are and how much you can afford then they can make a good recomendation!!!

good luck

Answer 10

A leopard Gecko is a real good one. Easy to care for and kind neet little criters.