I want a pet for my 13th birthday(: I want either a veiled chameleon or an eyelash crested gecko. Which would be cheaper in the long run? I want to hold it and stuff, which would be better for that? Any other lizards or geckos? Suggestions are welcome. Please no snakes :P Thanks<3
2011-09-18T15:37:15Z
i am not a beginner reptile owner AND i do not want a dog. where i live wont let me have one ):
2011-09-18T15:38:29Z
i dont want a leopard gecko. they are boring, :P i have had one before and he was cool but boringg):
?2011-09-18T16:09:00Z
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Chameleons are very delicate and highly succeptible to stress, which could result in their untimely death. Although they are very beautiful creatures, they are more of a "watch" pet than a "hold" pet. I would suggest the Crested Gecko; they are just as beautiful as the chameleon, but they are more sturdy. The Crested Gecko requires moderate heating and humidity; it eats insects and fruit. Because they love to jump and climb, they require a large-ish tank. Around 25-30 gallons. Unfortunately, if the Crested Gecko is very frightened, it will drop its tail-and it will not grow back. I agree with you; leopard geckos are neat, but they are boring. (:
If you're not a beginner, get the Chameleon. they are awsome animals. get the veiled chameleons due that they are the cheapest of the chameleons in the pet trade. but if you want a handling reptile, the crested gecko is your best bet. but if you really want to go exotic, that's not too expensive, likes to be handled, and not too common, is the gargoyle gecko. exactly like the crested gecko, in terms of habitat wise, and WILL grow their tails when they are dropped. Honestly go with the geckos, they don't get stressed as easily as chameleons.
Leopard geckos are great pets because they are friendly and don't mind being held and they don't cost as much as the others plus if you want more than one you can get 2 if they are living together at the time of purchase and aren't aggressive towards each other :)
How bought a beareded dragon or a blue tongued skink? have both and I find there easy to care for and cheap in he food as they eat veggies and crikets/worms (ie meal worms,wax worm,silk worms)or a skink would eat Veggies fruits and cat food! they both need around the same size tank 40 minimum 50+ would be better though!