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Some Lizard Questions

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  • 08-17-2008, 07:35 PM
    blackcrystal22
    Some Lizard Questions
    Ok, so I have an empty 20 gallon tank soon that I would like to put and display some type of lizard in.

    Heres some questions.

    What are the lizards that stay small enough to live in a 20 gallon? What lizards have staple diets other than crickets and what lizards require crickets only?

    Also, are there any lizards that anyone would recommend in groups?

    Thanks everyone!
  • 08-17-2008, 07:53 PM
    Patrick Long
    Re: Some Lizard Questions
    Please dont say Anoles anyone LOL j/k j/k

    Leopards maybe?
  • 08-17-2008, 07:55 PM
    Matt94rocks
    Re: Some Lizard Questions
    You could put 2 leopard geckos in a 20 gallon.Put it on its side you could get a crested gecko.Fat tail gecko pair can live in a twenty.
  • 08-17-2008, 08:10 PM
    Argentra
    Re: Some Lizard Questions
    Schneider's Skink!!! They are the greatest!

    Otherwise, hmm... Fire skink, plated lizard, almost any Gecko... just note that any geckos living in the same tank should be FEMALE.

    NO lizard should ever get ONLY crickets. Even the pure insectivores like geckos should be given a nice bug variety. :) A much better staple insect is the phoenix worm.
  • 08-17-2008, 11:18 PM
    blackcrystal22
    Re: Some Lizard Questions
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Argentra View Post
    Schneider's Skink!!! They are the greatest!

    Otherwise, hmm... Fire skink, plated lizard, almost any Gecko... just note that any geckos living in the same tank should be FEMALE.

    NO lizard should ever get ONLY crickets. Even the pure insectivores like geckos should be given a nice bug variety. :) A much better staple insect is the phoenix worm.

    Is the phoenix worm easy to keep in the fridge or so? My problem is I live relatively far from petstores and they are trips enough to get mice every week, and I hate it when crickets escape and their constant noise.
    Which skinks get larger? Can skinks be in groups as well as geckos?
  • 08-18-2008, 12:47 AM
    Argentra
    Re: Some Lizard Questions
    A great thing about those worms is that they don't need to be refrigerated and still stay good for a long time. Plenty of sites, including WormMan's and PhoenixWorm.com, sell them in varying amounts with free shipping. :)

    As for the Skinks... I believe the Shneider's is larger, but more handlable from what I know. :) Skinks are beautiful and unique lizards that make great pets. Can you tell I'm biased? :P

    And, like most reptiles, skinks really should be kept one per enclosure. There are a few species that can live harmoniously, but at the present late hour I can't remember which ones. :)
  • 08-18-2008, 01:21 AM
    blackcrystal22
    Re: Some Lizard Questions
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Argentra View Post
    A great thing about those worms is that they don't need to be refrigerated and still stay good for a long time. Plenty of sites, including WormMan's and PhoenixWorm.com, sell them in varying amounts with free shipping. :)

    As for the Skinks... I believe the Shneider's is larger, but more handlable from what I know. :) Skinks are beautiful and unique lizards that make great pets. Can you tell I'm biased? :P

    And, like most reptiles, skinks really should be kept one per enclosure. There are a few species that can live harmoniously, but at the present late hour I can't remember which ones. :)

    Thanks a bunch! I figured most shouldn't be together, but I'd thought I'd ask. 20 gallons is a lot of space. :]

    I'll look into those skinks. Thanks!

    Edit: Oh goodness.. The choices..
    The fire skinks are so beautiful!!! But how are their temperment compared to schneiders..?
  • 08-23-2008, 10:43 PM
    blackcrystal22
    Re: Some Lizard Questions
    Other ideas?
  • 08-31-2008, 11:35 PM
    blackcrystal22
    Re: Some Lizard Questions
    Ok, so I'm planning on looking for a Fire Skink at Tinley..
    I wanted a plated Lizard but they get a bit big for a 20 long.

    If I wanted to get a male and female, would it be ok to house them together or is that bad for these skinks?
    A lot of caresheets I've been looking at have been giving me mixed messages about that.
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