When I have my own place, I'd like to get a lizard (I hate the word lizard, but reptiles is too broad a term). I'd like something that is intelligent. I once went to a reptile expo and saw a really smart looking lizard. When I came over he was checking me out and seemed to be aware of what was happening around him. I'd like something that is curious of new things and such.
I'd like one that is herbivorous or omnivorous, but I guess an insectivore will do. I don't want one that has very strict dietary needs that must be adhered to. By that, I mean I don't want something that's high maintenance like a tortoise (not a lizard), that ends up getting vitamin A, D, etc., deficiencies and ends up becoming sick.
I want something that is interactive too, that has a good temperament, and perhaps no sharp teeth. Preferably, I'd like one that doesn't get much more than two feet in length. I want something that's reasonably easy to take care of, and doesn't have a lot of specialized care requirements (ie: a basking rock at exactly 120°; half the tank cool with the other side 80°; can only eat food that has been sautéed in a fine olive oil and ginger sauce...). I don't want something that has annoying care requirements like that. Like, I'm willing to provide for a lizards special needs, but not if it means somehow keeping half the tank cool while providing it with a basking rock that is 120°. I don't want a gecko or bearded dragon. Thanks.
I'd like one that is herbivorous or omnivorous, but I guess an insectivore will do. I don't want one that has very strict dietary needs that must be adhered to. By that, I mean I don't want something that's high maintenance like a tortoise (not a lizard), that ends up getting vitamin A, D, etc., deficiencies and ends up becoming sick.
I want something that is interactive too, that has a good temperament, and perhaps no sharp teeth. Preferably, I'd like one that doesn't get much more than two feet in length. I want something that's reasonably easy to take care of, and doesn't have a lot of specialized care requirements (ie: a basking rock at exactly 120°; half the tank cool with the other side 80°; can only eat food that has been sautéed in a fine olive oil and ginger sauce...). I don't want something that has annoying care requirements like that. Like, I'm willing to provide for a lizards special needs, but not if it means somehow keeping half the tank cool while providing it with a basking rock that is 120°. I don't want a gecko or bearded dragon. Thanks.