What kind of lizard makes a good pet?

Question

What kind of lizard makes a good pet?

Answer 1

The Geico Gecko

Answer 2

Hello; well, that really depends on what you are looking for in a lizard. If you want something that is medium sized, very handleable, but is higher upkeep than some other, smaller lizards, then I would highly recommend a Northern Blue Tongued Skink.

They are often referred to as the 'Cadillacs of the lizard world', and are very intelligent, docile, interesting, hardy as long as their care needs are met, can be housed in a 40-60 gallon tank, are almost dog-like pets, and can even be hand-fed by their owners because of how gentle they are. They are omnivores and eat a mixture of greens, meats (chicken, high-quality cat food, snails, sill/wax/butter worms, etc), and fruit. They are a tad on the expensive side, but their personalities more than make up for it. I'm a bit biased, but in my opinion you really can't ask for a better pet lizard. :)

Here is an incredibly detailed care sheet that is a wonderful resource on Blue-tongue Skink general information, care, needs, and maintenance:

http://bluetongueskinks.net/care.htm

Another great option that is medium sized, personable, intelligent, and very sweet tempered would be the Bearded Dragon. Here is a care sheet for them; as well. :)

http://www.beardeddragoncare.net

If you would prefer something smaller, lower upkeep, and still handleable but can be a bit harder to tame down than the above mentioned species; I’d recommend a Leopard Gecko, a Crested Gecko, a Viper Gecko, a Gargoyle Gecko, or an African Fat-tailed Gecko. All are nocturnal so they don't need UV lighting, low maintenance, docile, do quite well with handling, and the African Fat-tails, Vipers and the Leopards in particular make great starter lizards. :)

Here are care sheets for all of the Gecko species I just named:

Leopard Gecko:

http://www.thegeckospot.com/shortleocare...

Crested Gecko:

http://www.pangeareptile.com/id52.htm

Viper Gecko:

http://www.acmecritters.com/CARE_SHEETS....

Gargoyle Gecko:

http://www.pangeareptile.com/gargoylecar...

African Fat-tailed Gecko:

http://www.acmecritters.com/CARE_SHEETS....

I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions at all on the subject or would like more suggestions on a good lizard species; please feel free to message me and I will be more than happy to assist you. :)

Good luck on your lizard search!

Answer 3

beardys