What are the best reptiles to have as pets, besides a leopard gecko?

Question

bad experience with a leopard gecko, and i paid 90 bucks for the dang thing

Oh, and i cant get a snake, my mom is scared of them, even though that would be my first choice of pet reptile

ive already done lots of turtles to, i was thinking about a bearded dragon, but havnt done any research on them yet, are they really active, or good pets, do they bite......sorry im bein so picky

OH, one more thing, it has to be small enough to live in a 40 gallon tank, or am i just being to specific, i just really want a reptile, but one that has a really good personality, and that i can play with, but not to big

Answer 1

I would suggest a bearded dragon. They are friendly, easy to handle and are fairly easy to care for. Skinks are also pretty easy to care for and are very attractive. I would stay away from iguanas, as they need a fairly good sized cage when when get adult-sized. That goes for Chinese water dragons as well. (Though given the choice between the two of them, I'd suggest the water dragon!) Collared lizards are pretty good pets as well.
I guess it all boils down to what you are really looking for in a pet. Do you want a pet you can hold and play with? If yes, then go for the bearded dragon. If you want a pet that really looks nice, but that you can't really "tame", then a smaller skink or anoles would be good.
There are also chameleons, crested geckos, gargoyle geckos, and a variety of others. But some of these animals require more care and money than others.
When you do finally decide on a pet that appeals to you, talk to your parents and let them know about the animal you have chosen. They may have some concerns and questions that you haven't thought of and it's far better to learn the answers to these BEFORE you get your pet rather than after. :)
Good luck and let us know what you decide. :)

Answer 2

You could get an asian water dragon they meet all your requirements but will eventually need a larger tank than a 40 gallon. like most reptiles will. they are friendly mine have never bitten me and they are pretty active. A beardie is also a good choice but will probably require a bigger tank also and they are not very active a lot of the time. Not as active as water dragons atleast. Avoid anoles they escape too easy and then they are nearly impossible to catch.

and heather is a genius yeah an iguana I mean they only get what 6ft long last time I checked that is one of the largest lizards you can own other than monitors and crocodilians. Also they can be aggessive and I guarantee you will have a tough time with an iggy i have had one for 8 years but I have a lot of experience with reptiles and these are a bad idea for a beginner they look cute when they are young but most people don't think about the fact that they are going to get 6ft long and require a very large enclosure. good luck with your choice water dragons are great but it really depends what you like.

I based this on not knowing your experience with reptiles so i assumed you were a beginner.

Answer 3

as one of your first probably I would stick with a bearded dragon 40 is a little small for a full grown but maybe in a year or so you can advance up. you do not need a tank for a beardie but for a baby I would suggest it as the get older you can get a screen cage and design it your own special way and it is much less expensive to maintain than a tank. you can use large tupperware style containers to make a wading are and build up the area around it so they can step down into it and maybe a piece of wood to help them out. they are very versatile as far as treatment from younger kids if they are less than gentle the beardie doesn't freak out and their jumping skills are ok but they cant like leap from your hand to the picture frame on the wall like my water dragons can. absolutely positively no iguana's for your first pet. they are cheap and "easy" to care for. cheap yes to purchase, but they take more care and grow to 6 feet in length they also have a few more health problems than can creep up on you and they may be pricey to care for. whatever you decide study like its a mid term at college and it decides your future. you must write down everything or bookmark the websites for easy access. diet, uva/uvb requirements etc. but also remember how long they will live if you are 15 and you get a pet that lives to be 20 years old are you planning on taking it to college or to a trade school etc. propper planning propper care equals a healthy pet and a happy owner. please think, and be responsible. you asking this question is proof to me you are on the right track. learn from your mistakes with the gecko and never repeat them. good luck.

Answer 4

A good pet is a tree frog or a bearded dragon. tree frogs need their tank cleaned
1 every week or once a month. feed them crickets,grasshoppers,cicadas,mealworms,
bearded dragons like heat and eat insects not meat,fruit,vegtables. they can grow to
18 to 24 inches long.they have large appetites. they need to be in a 20 gallon
aquarium.never raise 2 males in one cage because they will fight.most females will get along with other females.there should be plenty of rocks and branches for climbing. a area to hide.fake plants is a big mistake because the bearde dragon will attempt to eat it and get poisoned.you need bedding like carpet, newspaper,hay,sand is a good idea for large bearded dragons.tempature is important hachlings need 95-105f and adults require 88-95f the tempature shouldnt be lower than 60f.bearded dragons need a dish of clean water.when they shed there colors fade. before buying it ask if you can hold it and watch it eat.when they shed the humidity in the tank needs to increse when they shed it shouldnt take more than 15-20 miniuts if it takes longer than 30 minutes soak them in warm water. DO NOT FEED THEM FIREFLYS BECAUSE THEY ARE VERY TOXIC AND CAN KILL YOUR LIZARD!ALSO DO NOT FEED THEM ICEBERG LETTUCE BECAUSE IT WILL DEHIDRAHT THEM.bearded dragons are very docile.meaning they tolerat being held allot.they will pearch on your shoulder for hours. never pick them up from behind because this will scare them into biting!!!

Answer 5

A beardie will need at least a 50 gallon tank.

A mali uromastyx is a great pet, and ideally should be kept in a 50 gallon, but a 30 gallon will do. they are completly vegitarians and are desert dwelling. they are among the tamest of all lizards

good luck

Answer 6

Bearded Dragons.

You'll need a slighty larger tank than a 40 gallon (unless it's a breeder) but they really do make great pets. Really tame too.

Answer 7

Blue tounge skink hands down... look into them i think you may find them really cool plus they are really common and easy to find in any major city. No reptile will be like having a dog or cat in terms of handling but i think when you develop some trust with your animal you'll find him or her very rewarding.

Answer 8

bearded dragons need more heating and lighting then a leapard gecko, but they are active and if they live until their fully grown then you wil need at least a fifty gallon tank. if you decude on a bearded dragon have fun and good luck.

Answer 9

I think a Bearded Dragon! Their nice and don't ususally bite! Do not get an iguana if you are inexperienced! Thay can be mean, trust me on that one, haha.

Answer 10

try this website www.petreptiles.com
They have some informative answers on different reptiles and having them as pets