i really want a lizard but dont know which
2007-08-12 12:29:00 · 5 answers · asked by JN WEREWOLF 1 in Pets ➔ Reptiles
You would probably be best off with a 'beginner' lizard, such as a leopard gecko or a fat tailed gecko.
They are both easy to care for, don't mind being handled, and don't need any specialist equipment or care.
All they need is some suitable substrate (repti-sand/calci-sand etc), a couple of hiding places, a water dish, a heat bulb/heat mat, and a good varied diet (crickets, locusts, mealworms, waxworms, moths, spiders).
Their crickets will need to be dusted with a calcium powder twice a week or so, because they need calcium to prevent MBD (Metabolic Bone Disease). We also put vitamin drops in our lizards' water.
Additionally, only feed them waxworms occasionally as a treat because they are high in fat and have little nutritional value.
I hope this helps.
2007-08-12 14:03:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mark B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the reptile forums on this website--read about the different species and learn about their care and requirements. They can be very different. Then choose the one you can take care of the best.
http://www.reptilerooms.com/
2007-08-12 12:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot lizard they provide entertainment as well.
2007-08-12 12:36:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i found that leopard and blizzard geckos were the easiest to care for and my brother has quite a collection of lizzards and he also say that theyre the easiest
good luck
2007-08-12 16:35:23 · answer #4 · answered by Jen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends if you wanta small or big one rainforest or desert one to look at or one to hold
2007-08-13 17:31:43 · answer #5 · answered by Pearce (roro) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋