Lizards?

[collinchang635]

I can get a lizard of some sort. What should I get? What is good for a begginer like me? I have never kept a lizard before so I also need to know the basic needs of the lizards. I was thinking about getting a leopard gecko. How is that for a begginer? Any advice would be appreaciated

 

[mantidsandgeckos]

leopard geko,bearded dragon or iguana

 

[acerbity]

Crested Gecko, Crested Gecko, Crested Gecko.

 

[Rick]

I have a uromastyx. Not really sure if it is a beginner species though. Whatever you get do your research as many reptiles need special lighting, temperatures, etc. Make also sure you have the enclosure fully set up before you bring it home. Here is a pic of my uro.

 

[mantidsandgeckos]

Your uromastyx is so cute!

 

[collinchang635]

How big is the uro?

 

[Rick]

How big is the uro?

Not sure exactly. He is probably close to a foot long. He will get bigger. They grow slowly but are long lived. They need a HOT environment.

 

[collinchang635]

Not sure exactly. He is probably close to a foot long. He will get bigger. They grow slowly but are long lived. They need a HOT environment.

Wow! Thats big. I don't think I could fit that in my room. Maybe a leopard gecko. I don't think I will be getting a crested gecko. I don't want something that can climb walls. Any other suggestions? Something that doesn't climb walls.

 

[idolomantis]

leopard geko,bearded dragon or iguana

i seriously hope that you're kidding about the iguana...

i would say leopart gecko or anoles.

you can also do beardies but they are around this size:

Wow! Thats big. I don't think I could fit that in my room. Maybe a leopard gecko. I don't think I will be getting a crested gecko. I don't want something that can climb walls. Any other suggestions? Something that doesn't climb walls.

thats the same....

yeah madagascar gecko's, phelsuma laticouda or so.

BTW nice lizard rick, it sure is beautiful.

 

[collinchang635]

Can an anoles climb smooth surfaces?

 

[idolomantis]

i guess so.

 

[Rick]

Can an anoles climb smooth surfaces?

Not really. Their feet are clawed.

 

[Birdfly]

Anolis lizards have feet/toes like gecko's and can climb glass, plastic etc you might find that certain species of ground anole, eg Anolis sagrei have reduced or even absent toe pads but the majority of anoles do and climb smooth surfaces well.

 

[Rick]

Anolis lizards have feet/toes like gecko's and can climb glass, plastic etc you might find that certain species of ground anole, eg Anolis sagrei have reduced or even absent toe pads but the majority of anoles do and climb smooth surfaces well.

Yeah. I was thinking of another type of lizard we have here. I do see anoles climbing pretty well.

 

[collinchang635]

Anything else other than leopard geckos?

 

[idolomantis]

Anything else other than leopard geckos?

You're a lazy reader

Like i said before, try a small anolis spieces.

Another option is the tokkeh.. Those are awesome.

other than gecko,s and other iguana related, might try a skink.

If you really want to keep it small, long tail lizards are very wicked.

their bodies are just 6 cm while their tail is 25 cm :lol:

I can't think of something else at the moment.

EDIT: lmao i just found a site that has long tails for sale:

http://www.exotic-pets.co.uk/asian-long-tailed-lizard.html

 

[collinchang635]

Now I can't make up my mind.......*sigh*

 

[mantidsandgeckos]

I almost caught 2 skinks yesterday...

 

[idolomantis]

Now I can't make up my mind.......*sigh*

oh gosh are these too much options?