also something that doesnt cost alot to take care of? ive had veiled chameleons before..
2007-03-13 09:02:47 · 10 answers · asked by daniella 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I have to disagree with some of the suggestions, somewhat.
I totally agree that leopard geckos are great and easy reptiles to care for but not that any gecko is a good lizard.
Tokay's for instance are not very friendly sometimes. they can be moody and when they bite you will know it. They tell you turn them upside down, run some water over them, etc... I am here to tell you that it hurts and they are strong little guys.
There are a few other geckos that aren't the friendliest. I would do as others are telling you, stick with leopards if you choose a gecko.
If you decide on a uromastyx, Mali's are fairly easy to care for because they do not take water, they like it hot and dry. a Mali uromastyx likes temps between 100-120 to bask and the rest of the enclosure about 80-85. There are some uro's that get very large, 2-3 feet and aren't very nice.
If I had to pick a lizard for a beginner, I would say leo's or a Mali. I give our Mali a bath in warm water (about 90-95 degrees water) every other month or so. It gets all its water from the foods it eats. It loves yellow veggies, corn and dandelions the most. The other Mali is a juvenile and it will only eat greens so every one is different. The Leos I have eat a pinkie mouse once a week and crickets 4 times a week and water change daily.
The Leos are more maintenance than the Mali.
2007-03-13 18:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by boxerowner2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would definately reccomend you getting a leopard gecko. They are so easy to care for, are pretty to look at, and are easy to hold. All they need is a heat lamp, place to hide, sand, and crickets, and at least a 30 gallon tank. Its as simple as that, you can also have multiple geckos living together, or one living alons. They are lots of fun. If you can handle a veiled chameleon, then a gecko will be a piece of cake
2007-03-13 09:28:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, have found Chameleons hard to maintain, and costly, nice if you have the equipment. No matter what species you decide, the habitat and it's furnishings are the key factors to it's health and contentment. Make sure you get Calcium with D3 that you can put in it's water or on it's food. ALL Reptiles require Calcium and D3 are the other vitamins. Change and wash water dish daily, Bacteria is a big killer od Reptiles and other critters. Good Luck !!
2007-03-15 08:49:57 · answer #3 · answered by fuzzypetshop 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Beared Dragons, Uromastic, leopard Geckos
2007-03-13 12:03:13 · answer #4 · answered by Amber W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bearded Dragons and Leopard Geckos are easy to care for and make great pets. You should adopt there are tons that need a good home.
2007-03-13 13:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm. It's important to handle a lizard with a lot of care, so I'm not sure. Do you know anyone who might let you hold their lizard? Practice makes perfect.
2007-03-13 09:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bearded dragons would be the best for a beginner mine I was alive for 8 years😁 they are very easy to take care off and handle
2015-07-31 18:00:44 · answer #7 · answered by Kaylee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any type of gecko really it just depends if u want a tropial lizzard or a desert one if u want something bigger then an iguana would be great or maybe a water dragon both are very sweet
2007-03-13 13:43:26 · answer #8 · answered by rayne1230 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
leopard geckos
2007-03-13 09:28:35 · answer #9 · answered by Brandi W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u can try anoles. they r cute and pretty small. also once they get used to u they r really nice to hold.
2007-03-13 10:23:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋