Best Lizards for an 11 year old?

Hey guys, I have a step-brother who's 11 years old and he wants a lizard. I was wondering if any suggestions for a beginner? We're going to an expo in October and we may pick up a pet for him there.

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Originally Posted by KaelBP

Hey guys, I have a step-brother who's 11 years old and he wants a lizard. I was wondering if any suggestions for a beginner? We're going to an expo in October and we may pick up a pet for him there.

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Get a leopard gecko. Cheap, easy, and hardy. Perfect first reptile/lizard for anyone over 8 yrs old or so. I got my first one when I was 7.


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Originally Posted by dylan815

Get a leopard gecko. Cheap, easy, and hardy. Perfect first reptile/lizard for anyone over 8 yrs old or so. I got my first one when I was 7.


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That's a great idea! My step-brother was actually thinking a leopard gecko, I was just asking here in order to make sure they were suitable for someone his age, or if there were any other suggestions.

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Originally Posted by KaelBP

That's a great idea! My step-brother was actually thinking a leopard gecko, I was just asking here in order to make sure they were suitable for someone his age, or if there were any other suggestions.

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The next on I'd suggest would be a bearded dragon. They are slightly more advanced and have a little harder diet to maintain.


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When i was that age, i had green anoles and whatever lizards i used to catch out in the woods when i went 'huntin'. A leopard gecko would be neat. A lot of that kind of stuff was more 'exotic' when i was a kid....god i feel old lol.

I would suggest a crested gecko. No need for any lighting or heat. I bought one for my son and he's doing great.

I got my first lizard when I was ten. It was a red sided plated lizard. Very hardy fun to watch ,friendly. And back then not overly expensive. Now that being said they cost more than a leo but not so much as some of the fancy ones.

Just realize that any animal you give a kid will ultimately be your animal. An 11 year old will have no means to buy food or any other husbandry need the animal may have, so I would suggest getting something that both of you are interested in since part if not all of the responsibility will be on you.

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Originally Posted by jclaiborne

Just realize that any animal you give a kid will ultimately be your animal. An 11 year old will have no means to buy food or any other husbandry need the animal may have, so I would suggest getting something that both of you are interested in since part if not all of the responsibility will be on you.

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This is very true and it's something to be very aware about. My son is 5 and after taking him to reptile expos and him showing interest in my snakes I decided to get a gecko for him. He wanted a reptile but I didn't want to get him a snake. He chose a gecko (because he likes the PJ masks character Gekko). I knew that although it's "his" until he's old enough to actually care for him by himself, I would primarily care for him. Because of this, I chose a crested gecko, they're very simple to care for. As I said, no special light and does great in room temperature. Feed him gecko fruit mix (no need for insects).

I'd say a gecko there quite cute or if your wanting something that looks a bit more of a predator then a bearded dragon there just as tame and a great looking lizard in my opinion I've never had one but my mate has and it was great for handling and not as fast as a gecko

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