Hello, I was wondering what are some good beginer reptiles I can get (I dont want a turtle) since my mom wont let me get a snake >.<. I want to be able to interact with my pet (as in hold it and stuff) What are some good reptiles I can take out of the cage and hold and stuff? I have a 10gal Aquarium tank. (I rather not buy another tank because I just bought this one but all my fish died from the water temp getting to high :( I tryed to get the tank cooled but it hit too high by the time I got home from school and such and couldnt save them.) But yeah, tell me what you think about some good playfull reptiles besides snakes. Thanks.
2007-06-08 09:42:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
10 gallon. Thats kind of small. The person before me is right. Only ONE leopard gecko. And thats a good thing because leopard geckos are best for beginners. They will TOLERATE being handled (not enjoy it) they are nocturnal and if you will buy another tank then a bearded dragon is an execelent beginning reptile. They need more then 10 gallons though. You can usually find tanks all over the place in newspaper classifieds and such.
Hope that helps out some. Any more questions go ahead and email me. Its on my Q&A page.
2007-06-08 09:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want a turtle and your mom won't let you have a snake, you're down to a lizard or a crocodilian. If your mom doesn't like snakes, she will probably have a serious objection to any kind of croc of any kind, so scratch that one off the list.
I agree with other posters who recommend a leopard gecko. They are readily available, not very expensive, and do well in captivity if properly cared for.
You might want to visit www.repticzone.com to get a care sheet that will tell you how to care for a gecko. As you are new to this hobby, you need to pay particular attention to what your responsibilities will be. Most lizards are not like snakes, which can usually go a month or two without a meal with no problem. A gecko is a frequent eater and may need to be fed every day or two. You may also need to clean its cage every day. The key issue is your willingness to provide the leo with proper care during what should be its very long life.
If you decide to get a leo, try to get it from a nearby breeder. If for some reason you decide keep a leo is not for you, it is a good idea to have someone you can give it to. As is the case with most "pet" animals, if you neglect your leo, you will have a dead lizad on your hands.
Good luck.
2007-06-15 05:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by SCOTT M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay, first, reptiles are not 'playful'. They're not even all that social. There are some that will let you hold them, but not because they 'like' you. If you're looking for a pet that will interact with you, a reptile is the wrong choice. You should look into a small rodent or cat or dog.
The only reptile that will allow you to hold it and fit in that tank is a single leopard gecko. Any other reptile needs a bigger tank than that.
2007-06-08 09:49:21 · answer #3 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Like most said a Leopard Gecko would be about the only kind of reptile that would fit in a tank that small.
I have a lot of leopard geckos and they are not playful, most of mine are very tame. I can hold them for a while, I can even pet a few of them but I'm sure they hate it. They are very easy to take care of they eat meal worms / crickets
a bearded dragon would be another option but you would need a much bigger tank / cage for one of them and they eat a lot.
2007-06-08 10:24:38 · answer #4 · answered by EviL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, reptiles arent playful, but a good kind for handling is a leopard gecko. You will probably have to upgrade the tank though.... 10 gallons is pretty pathetic. Get a baby one though, so that it can get used to being handled.
2007-06-10 14:37:25 · answer #5 · answered by -°¤§~Blue Eyed Sinner~§¤°- 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reptiles are not very social creatures and most prefer solitude but if its a mellow, relaxed reptile your looking for, id reccomend a fat- tailed gecko. i have one as well as a snake and personally,my snake is way more mellow and calm. snakes seem calmer and easier to take care of (to me) than lizards. (although i do have an irrational fear of crickets). The fat tailed gecko we have is relatively easy to keep. the wood chips are cheap, it is easy to hold and it doesnt move more than a step a minute, and it takes a pretty decent scare for it to bite. a lot of other geckos are kindve testy. lizards arent as nice being held. snakes are a better beginner reptile in my opinion.
2007-06-08 13:58:45 · answer #6 · answered by Radikal Ed 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like Alyssa said, reptiles are not playful. Naturally, they are not meant to be domesticated or kept as pets, but people do. If you want something cute and cuddly, get a rabbit or hamster. Reptiles are great to observe and feed, but they are not loving.
2007-06-08 10:27:36 · answer #7 · answered by Devi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well reptile in general don't like to be held or played with . get hermit crabs or like a cat they can be played with and held . no offense but if you think you can play with reptiles you don't sound responsible enough for one .
2007-06-15 11:07:22 · answer #8 · answered by just kidding 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well this is'nt really a reptile but i have a frog.A HUGE one!and it is a really good pet.but you could go to a pet shop and look.good luck!
2007-06-08 09:51:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just so you know reptiles are not playful. and if you wouldnt want a turtle maybe you should get a baby igauna
2007-06-08 10:11:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋