Starter reptile/amphibian???????

Question

ok i am not allowed to have a snake.

nothing that requires a tank bigger than a 30 gallon tall tank.

and last but not least nothing that requires like pure water and a little bit of land (like a turtle.)

like maybe a lizard or frog any ideas and if so possibly list what they need.

Answer 1

30 gallons doesnt let you work with alot .. leopard geckos require moist soil..  all you need is

tank

heat pad for under the tank to heat the soil

thermometer

soil--mix with water slightly

feeding dish

get a lamp with a UVB bulb...60 watt will do..

make a basking spot ( you can use a brick or block of wood)

if you have the tank already... your looking to spend around 60-75 bucks.. but you wont have to upgrade..  and for food just feed it dead crickets 1/2'' .. move to live ones later on ..  

that should cover you fully :)

Answer 2

Geckos make great choices, leopard geckos, crested geckos, fat tailed geckos, giant geckos, etc are great starter geckos, in my opinion. Research before you buy.

Geckos mainly have the same care, it is a bit different from each gecko, from terrestrial to arboreal, arboreals need more humidity, etc, etc but usually doesn't make it any more difficult to own them.

Leopard geckos and fat tailed geckos do great with more land area, so long is more important then tall.

For arboreal geckos like crested geckos and giant geckos they prefer more height then floor space.

They all come in plenty of different colors and each one has its own unique personality.

I find that bearded dragons are a little bit of a step up from a beginner, they are dinural(active during the daytime) unlike geckos(most are nocturnal meaning active during nighttime) so being dinural they need uvb lighting and the bulbs generally have to be replaced every 6 months or so because the uvb rays aren't as strong, depending on which kind of light you get, some brands last up to a year.

Bearded dragons are beautiful and come in different morphs too.

I personally would own one and plan to eventually but the wattage for the heat and then the uvb lighting and then for replacing the uvb lighting once every 6 months would just run me in over my head.

They have amazing personalities though, bearded dragons have to be one of the lizards with the most personality in them, the way they tilt their head, everything, its like they're talking to you.

With frogs generally you shouldn't handle them more then once a month, although you can, we have oils on our hands that would harm their delicate skin.

I would have to go with a whites tree frog also known as dumpy tree frogs if you were going to choose one.

Frogs like humidity and that sometimes can get complicating.

Water is really important and since their skin is so sensitive they need the water filtered and just everything else so it can be really complicated like a turtle which is why I don't think they're for you, at least not at this point.

Good luck with whatever you choose. Just remember to research and don't get the pet if you can't afford the vet.

Answer 3

With your limitations, my first recommendation would be a leopard gecko.  I'm not as familiar with the housing requirements for many reptiles other than snakes and chameleons, but I know many herpers that adore their geckos and say they are wonderful pets and easy to keep.

Answer 4

leopard gecko

Answer 5

i would say a leopard gecko they don't need much at all a heat source of some sort thats all they get about 10 in head to tail not very big the ideal cage would be a 20 gal and some calcium sand the tank heat should be like 80  and the humidity should be about 50 set up like a little hut full of moss it helps them shed they need the humidity to shed and some sort of a small water dish get some sort of fake plants that will have like dew they like to drink off leaves they are very friendly well can be as long as they are held once in a while if they are not held they can get mean so good luck hope this helps

Answer 6

Ok.......first choice would definately be either an African Fat tail gecko, Or a Leapord Gecko...They are the easiest beginner lizards....They will need Heat around 80 to 85 degrees. This can be achieved easiest either by a tank heating pad, or a dome light with a heat lamp...The geckos will also need UVB light to properly use minerals in their body as to prevent bone deterioration. The Heat and UVB can be knocked out with one light a your local pet shop.....It will give off both.... They will also need calcium sand as it is easier for them to digest if they accidently swallow some than regular sand. Also provide them with something for them to hide under such as a half of a coconut shell or a half shell of bark or any reptile housing.....They will also need a water dish....prefferably one made for them so that they can get into and out of it.....Put a few jagged rocks in the enclosure as well to help them with removing their shedding skin....As far as food, they love crickets, small roaches, Millworms, and Superworms.....Limit the last two though.....crickets are the best......coat each cricket meal with calcium dust for added calcium as well.....

Second choice.........Uromastyx Lizard......Same as the leapard gecko except that the temp needs to be closer to 100-110, and they do not NEED a water source....they get all of their water from their food such as the crickets and also a little romaine lettuce......They also love the Excavator Sand which allows them to burrow.....They also need the UVB rays in the light.

Third choice would be a Bearded Dragon....Same care as Leapard Gecko except that you dont really have to use sand....you can use wood bark chips as well...... All of these are fairly easy to take care of for beginner reptile owners......I would hold off on the frogs and stuff though.... they are a little less hardy.......Good Luck and have fun.......!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

Tree Frog -

Advantage: relatively easy to care for (10 gallon tank w/heat lamp, bit of dirt, shallow water dish, mist with spray bottle daily and dump krickets in weekly)

Disadvantage: they die really easy.

Do NOT get an iguana. They are great pets but they are NOT for beginners, they start out small and look like they would fit your needs, but they grow quickly and can get between 4 and 6 feet long. That 30 gallon tank will last about 6 months before you have to build a whole enclosure