I prefer snakes or exotic lizards, but anything that is best for a beginner will do.
2007-05-12 03:57:18 · 15 answers · asked by Bobby 2 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
I would recommend a leopard gecko. They are hardy lizards, easy to care for, and ideal for a beginning reptile owner. They do not require any special lights since they are nocturnal (they do require an under-tank heater, but since reptiles are cold blooded, nearly all of them have that requirement). They also have good temperaments and usually won't bite.
2007-05-12 04:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by abbyful 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. What bothers me most is not having a wide selection of reptiles. The store I prefer is a small, locally-owned one because I don't like the way larger chain stores keep their reptiles. 2. The single most important thing in a specialty pet store is knowledgeable staff. Don't have some moron clerk who tells customers they can feed crickets to cornsnakes or try to convince them that feeding live is the best way to go. 3. Price is only mildly important. It is much more important that animals be healthy and equipment be reliable. 4. I'm not particularly brand loyal, but the equipment needs to be quality stuff. 5. Cornsnakes, kingsnakes, small pythons, small boas.
2016-04-01 08:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The equina lizards are easy for beginners. They do not require a lot of care their diet is one of green beans and such, water, and a light and heat rock. Take them out of their cage and play with them and they will be friendly. They can even be tought to ware a leash.
2007-05-17 15:01:44 · answer #3 · answered by Aunt Rita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frogs are amphibians and not reptiles.
A turtle or tortoise is probably the easiest to care for.
Small snakes like corn or king snakes are good beginner pets too.
2007-05-12 04:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by Gary D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might want to start with a kingsnake (eastern and Florida kings are nice). They become very tame, eat well, and they get to be, at most, five feet long.
These kings will eat almost ANYTHING! They can be "trained" to eat slices of beef or fish (but be sure to put some bone meal on it because they need the calcium).
As kings are snake-eaters, don't put any other snakes in the cage with them....
2007-05-12 04:09:01 · answer #5 · answered by SCOTT M 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with abbyful in that leopard geckos are good. I have two and they are the first reptiles I've owned. I was always afraid of them but leopard geckos are very sweet and easy to maintain. They're cute too!
2007-05-18 08:44:03 · answer #6 · answered by cney0423 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello ..SMALL snakes, that NEVER get too big ...corn, milk, ball pythons..etc....go to a reptile store for the best info & I'll include the reptile store we use, they deal in reptiles only, justa kool site, with all the info you need for any kind of reptile..not that you have to buy from them ..justa a good site & reputable store ..Take Care :)
2007-05-12 04:15:43 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
snakes.. corn snakes because of their crazy colors, cheap price, and easiness to care for.. www.cornsnakemorphs.com
lizard... crested gecko because they look awesome and can be fed a diet of just regular human baby food,reptile vitiman powder, and water. unlike most lizards youll be getting crickets for every few days which gets to be a pain. www.thecrestedgecko.com
2007-05-12 11:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure... I want a pet too... i think turtles are the best though because I've done some research on them and turtles are fairly easy to handle.
2007-05-18 07:38:58 · answer #9 · answered by Secret S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water dragons, small anole chamilions, and garter snakes are all great for beginners! check em out at your local pet store. Double check the conditions of all of the animals in the store. then enjoy
2007-05-12 04:05:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋