cheap lizard?

Question

what is a good, cheap starting lizard
never had a lizard, but kinda want one, and i dont really want to buy a bunch of expensive lightibng either, so yea wasts a good cheap starting lizard, other thean an anole

im willing to get stuff for it, i just dont want to spend like a bunch on extra lighting, but if i have to i will, its just that i would prefer not to.

im willing to get stuff for it, i just dont want to spend like a bunch on extra lighting, but if i have to i will, its just that i would prefer not to.

Answer 1

Leopard gecko. they are like $40 at the pet store and are generally the easiest to care for. Good luck!

Answer 2

It really depends on what type of lizard you have, how big the enclosure is, and how much time and effort you are willing to put into it. If the only effort you are willing to put into it is going to the store or ordering online, I suggest you try second hand first (NEVER buy a second hand heat rock, or a new one for that matter, they get hot spots and frequently severely burn reptiles) As for a waterfall, it is fairly easy to construct one your self. You'll need: Stackable rocks a water filter rated for about ten gallons (these have the size and shape you'll want. You can either buy one for fish, or one specifically for reptiles, but the reptile one is almost identical and is more expensive. The only difference I could see was that it is green instead of black, and it has a lid over the filter, which the fish one does not. I use the fish filters in my tanks.) Make sure that you water dish/pool is deep enough for the filter... and aquarium safe silicone if you want it to be more permanent Start by stacking the rocks in such a way on the bottom that water can still get to the pump grate in order to filter the water. Making a sort of archway is perfect. Then you stack the rest of the rocks however you want them to look right up to the bottom of the lip for the filter. Now, if you want, you can also make a sort of lid for the top (if you choose to make it a permanent fixture with silicone, make sure that you leave it where you can remove the top in order to change the filter) Do this by stacking the rocks over the top of the filter as well. Now, if you are going to use the silicone, make SURE that you buy one that is MEANT for aquariums, or else you could poison your pet. I suggest that you stack the rocks without silicone first so that you can get an idea of how you want it to look. Then unstack it and build it again, but use the silicone this time, using it just like glue, basically. It will smell like vinegar, it MUST cure for at least 24 hours, and it is best to cure it for at least 48. When it is safe to put in the water, it will no longer smell like vinegar. This should be much cheaper than buying a waterfall, and you can fit it specifically to your setup, as well as having the satisfaction (and bragging rights) of making something with your own hands. It only cost me about $25 to make a waterfall like this, though the supplies may cost more or less where you are. Most of the waterfalls I have seen retail at $60 or more, and if you buy them offline, you will also have to pay shipping. Plus they may not fit properly in your enclosure. What type of lizard do you have? (Lizard is such a generic term and they all have different, specific needs). For a large lizard (i.e. chinese or australian water dragon, iguana, etc.) you can even purchase a secondhand cabinet, entertainment center, etc and build an enclosure for your herp at half the price or less of a commercial enclosure. If you have any questions about building things yourself, just message me and I can give you more info or even design some things for you.

Answer 3

Uness you live in the tropics you will need all the lighting and stuff, so if you don't want to deal with that, don't get a lizard. They are not for the flighty type, it takes dedication to care for them. Leopard geckos eat live insects, much more troublesome than lighting and such. Rethink getting a pet at all if you don't want to worry about the amenities that go with pet ownership. Pet ownership is a responsibility and you don't sound the least bit responsible.

Answer 4

Stenodactylus Petrii

They get about 4 inches long, can live on ultra fine sand in groups and just need it hot.

Answer 5

uhmm,If you get a cheap lizard they are either semi handable which means they don't like being held all the time.Or they can't be held at all.For example a green tail grass lizard is not to be handled but they are cheap.Armadillo lizards are semi handable they are easy to take care of.They are sometimes expensive.Depends where you get them/

Answer 6

Lizards and all reptiles take special nutrition, light and humidity to thrive.. Don't get one just to kill it. Get a pet that is easier to care for.

Answer 7

anoles are cheap but like to dart and run. there is a possiblilty of loseing them to. if you have a quick hand, you can probably catch them if you do lose them.

Answer 8

Not a bearded dragon. Or Iguana. Or water dragon.

You need money to keep exotic pets.

Answer 9

try a bearded dragon
or a type of gecko or some thing

Answer 10

house geckos