How can I choose the best lizards for pets?

Lizards can make excellent pets, but buying one on the impulse can be a very bad idea that leads to frustration. Just because the lizard is in a pet store does not mean that it is a good pet, or that it is the right lizard for you. Lizards are very different in size, habitat, temperament and feeding requirement, and all these factors should be thoroughly examined before the decision of the lizard fits into your lifestyle. Green iguanas are popular pets, but can grow up to six feet (1.8 meters) long, requires 216 cubic feet (6.1 cubic meters) of the cage. If you are unable or willing to provide this size of the habitat, a smaller lizard is a better choice. Gekon comes in many varieties and most of them are comfortable in the aquarium of 20 gallons (76 liters) when it is fully adult.

Size

Size is not the only oneRequest for habitat when selecting lizards for pets. Many species, such as Green Anole, require specialized lighting or foggy systems that can cost more than a lizard. Take into account the climate you live in. If you live in the desert, maintaining fixed humidity for the chameleon takes most of the time and money. People who live in a wet climate will not be able to provide the necessary dryness of some desert species, which can lead to disease.

If you are looking for a cuddly pet, lizards are not for you. This means that there are some kinds of lizards that can be tamed and get used to being treated every day. Red Ackie and Bearded Dragon are two species that are highly social and actually develop a bond with their owners. Some kinds of lizards, such as Savannah monitor, can be aggressive, and other species such as chameleon, suffer from serious stress in handling and enjoy better from a distance.

Keep in mind that the captured lizards do not haveu hunt, and rely only on your food. If maintaining the constant supply of live crickets and meals in your house does not sound attractive, then your lizard options will be limited. There are some species such as Uromastyx and Leguana, which are exclusively vegetarian, but you must be hyper-altitating removal of unhealthy foods from the cage before it begins to decompose.

Research is your best tool in deciding what kind of lizard for pets to buy. Make sure everyday care and maintenance will not take more time or money than you are willing to spend. When you finally decide what kind of lizard to get, find out everything you can about this kind before you buy it and make it part of your family.