Beginner Reptile? 60 Gallon Terrarium?

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My boyfriend really wants a reptile, and has been trying to get one for quite awhile. Originally, we couldn't afford one, but now we both have very steady jobs and have the extra cash needed to care for a reptile properly. So, I want to get him one for Christmas and surprise him with it.

His sister had a boa constrictorin a 60 gallon terrarium, but she found out it was illegal in our area, so she had to sell it, but she let me have the terrarium.

So what type of reptile would be good for beginners that would have a pleasant life in a 60 gallon terrarium? I've looked up leopard geckos and bearded dragons, and those seem like possible options, though I worry that maybe the tank would be too big for leopard geckos and too small for a bearded dragon.

SO what are your suggestions?

Ganal · Accepted Answer

I'd recommend either a bearded dragon, a group or 3 or 4 leopard gecko or a group of crested geckos. African fat tailed would also be an option. 55 gallons is the minimum for the bearded dragon. You might also look into the mali uromastyx as they require very similar care to the bearded dragon but smaller tanks (40+). Leos like most reptiles are solitary and do best alone but you can combine females but have an extra tank at the ready in cause of fights. Crested geckos are also a good beginning reptile. You could probably have a small group in that tank. 


I don't recommend anoles like the other person did. They are NOT a beginner reptile and not that friendly.

Malinda · Answer

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Beginner Reptile? 60 Gallon Terrarium?
My boyfriend really wants a reptile, and has been trying to get one for quite awhile. Originally, we couldn&#39;t afford one, but now we both have very steady jobs and have the extra cash needed to care for a reptile properly. So, I want to get him one for Christmas and surprise him with it.

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That wouldn't be too big for leopards.  You could even get a pair or trio of them (females) and they'd have a blast in there.  You could do partial land/water and do firebelly toads or something.  Or you could get a group of green anoles.  Beginner reptiles would include anoles, leopard geckos, and firebelly toads (amphibian). A crested gecko could work in a tank that size too.  Depends on if it's something you want to handle or just look at.

Chris Tolomeo · Answer

with that tank i would get a ball python they arent very expensive and are amazinq!! i luv the 1 i hav. and that tank would be ok for a beardie and if u really wantted a leo gecko then u could try to get multiple females(dont get 2 males because they will kill eachother) or get a couple of females and 1 male if u are ok with the chance that they could breed hope i helped u

thomas · Answer

id say you go with a burmese or ball python. the tank is so perfect for them. their easy to care for as a beginner reptile.

Aaron f · Answer

Probaby either a bearded dragon, gecko, corn snakes, milk snakes, possible a chinese water dragon, frogs, anoles, salamanders, turtles, or a australlian water dragon

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