Recommend a lizard

So I cannot get a tegu/ monitor until I'm in my own place. But I still really want a cool lizard. I wish shingle backs where cheaper/ more common because I think they're awesome. I like that tegu attitude if "I'm a big lizard but I'm super chill" I would consider a blue tongue skink but their shape disturbs me. So what do you guys has in mind?
Ackies and timors are out of the question because I can't find ackie a anywhere and you can't hold a timor.


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Originally Posted by Citrus

"I'm a big lizard but I'm super chill"

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Until one gets angry at you haha!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frill-necked_lizard

See what you think of them.

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Originally Posted by George1994

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frill-necked_lizard

See what you think of them.

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The problem with frill necks is that once they get used to you, they don't frill anymore. They generally only frill when they're stressed and upset which is not what you want in a pet lizard.

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Originally Posted by MarkS

The problem with frill necks is that once they get used to you, they don't frill anymore. They generally only frill when they're stressed and upset which is not what you want in a pet lizard.

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Oh yeah, I get that, but I was just wondering what he thought of them. Me personally, I wouldn't worry if they never frilled if I owned them, wouldn't keep them for that.

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Originally Posted by George1994

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frill-necked_lizard

See what you think of them.

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Those are cool but I've just never been into them. It's because they remind me of the Jesus lizards that overrun my area


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Bearded dragon. I know "everyone has one" but that's because they're chill and awesome pets. I had to get rid of mine when I moved, but I miss her! Or, if you want something smaller and a little more unique, get a Rankins Dragon.

Uro's! If you want a big one, get an Egyptian uromastyx. Super cool, big, chill and freaking adorable.


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You could always go for a sheltopusik. The European legless lizard. Big lizard, no legs. I've got a friend who has a pair and they're pretty interesting.

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You could always go for a sheltopusik. The European legless lizard. Big lizard, no legs. I've got a friend who has a pair and they're pretty interesting.

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I've never understood a leg less lizard. Wouldn't that make it a snake? Confused...


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I've never understood a leg less lizard. Wouldn't that make it a snake? Confused...


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No, there is a lot more to a lizard than whether or not they have legs.

I currently own a bearded dragon (would totally recommend) and have owned iguanas in the past (would not recommend). Right now I'm thinking of getting another lizard and am going to go with either a second beardie, a frilled dragon, or a red eyed crocodile skink. The skink is way cool, but I'm kind of turned off by the whole "handling is bad for them" thing.

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Originally Posted by gameonpython

I've never understood a leg less lizard. Wouldn't that make it a snake? Confused...


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One way to determine if it's a lizard are if it has ears and the head shape.


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Originally Posted by Daigga

I currently own a bearded dragon (would totally recommend) and have owned iguanas in the past (would not recommend). Right now I'm thinking of getting another lizard and am going to go with either a second beardie, a frilled dragon, or a red eyed crocodile skink. The skink is way cool, but I'm kind of turned off by the whole "handling is bad for them" thing.

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I used to want a red eye croc also but then I found out they hide a lot and also that you can't handle them. They are probably one of the coolest looking lizards around though


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I have owned crested geckos, a blue tongue skink and now a leopard gecko. My favorite so far has been the leopard gecko. She is a joy to keep. Easy to handle, easy to feed, no UVB needed and they don't get too big so you don't need a big enclosure.

Hey my reptile shop has beaded lizards, I know nothing about then and literally just saw them a minute ago. I think I'm in love with this lizard! Does anyone know about permits for them? Try are venomous but this shop usually has a disclaimer about needing licenses and permits for their venomous... These guys have no disclaimers
I know it depends on area so I'm in FL if it helps


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Hey my reptile shop has beaded lizards, I know nothing about then and literally just saw them a minute ago. I think I'm in love with this lizard! Does anyone know about permits for them? Try are venomous but this shop usually has a disclaimer about needing licenses and permits for their venomous... These guys have no disclaimers
I know it depends on area so I'm in FL if it helps


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Looks like any poisonous or venomous reptile in Florida requires a permit. Non venomous lizards have no restrictions except that releasing non-indigenous species into the wild is very illegal

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Venomous Reptiles

372.86 Possessing, exhibiting poisonous or venomous reptile; license required.—

No person, firm, or corporation shall keep, possess, or exhibit any poisonous or venomous reptile without first having obtained a special permit or license therefore from the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission as herein provided.

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Website is http://www.calusaherp.org/business/laws.htm if you were curious.

Seriously though, those croc skins are these awesome looking tiny dragon lizards, but holding them too much can shorten their life expectancy. They also spend all their time hiding, lay a single egg at a time, and aren't much bigger than the palm of my hand. I feel cheated... what about armadillo lizards? Similar look to them, but that's all I know about them.

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Originally Posted by George1994

Until one gets angry at you haha!

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Very true, not all tegus are "puppy dogs" and even if they are I've never seen one like that 100% of the time...my girl is no where near full grown and the strength that she has is amazing. When she is in a mood and starts doing the death rolls, tail whipping, etc she can keep you on your toes.

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Very true, not all tegus are "puppy dogs" and even if they are I've never seen one like that 100% of the time...my girl is no where near full grown and the strength that she has is amazing. When she is in a mood and starts doing the death rolls, tail whipping, etc she can keep you on your toes.

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Iguanas are the same way. My male was sweet most of the time and pretty easy to tell when he was in a mood, but my female was the devil incarnate. No matter what I did or how I tried to calm her down, she wanted nothing to do with me or anything else with a heartbeat. I thought she'd eventually calm down, but every day she put forth her best effort to maul my hand while I was giving her her food with the small exception of the time after she was gravid. I didn't breed her, btw. She became gravid and laid a 32 slug clutch a few years after my male passed away.

The volatile temperaments and huge caging needs are parts of why I don't recommend iguanas.

Beaded Lizard / Gila Monster are awesome but not an animal for handling.

If you want a big personality in a small package Ackies are promising. I have been doing similar research to you for a few years now and that's where I landed.

Brandon at Rare Earth has clutches hatching all the time and usually a few juvenile or adult single animals available. I would recommend checking with him if that's where your research leads you. Females and breeding groups can be tricky to care for but a single male doesn't have unreasonable care requirements, has a big personality in a small package, and handle quite well.

Look up water dragons, mountain horned dragons, and blue tongue skinks. They're all pretty cool and don't get ridiculously big.

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Originally Posted by Daigga

what about armadillo lizards? Similar look to them, but that's all I know about them.

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Alright I've given the armadillos some thought, and I think we may have a winner! They are super cool looking, and I know my local reptile store carries them frequently.

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Originally Posted by MrLang

Beaded Lizard / Gila Monster are awesome but not an animal for handling.

If you want a big personality in a small package Ackies are promising. I have been doing similar research to you for a few years now and that's where I landed.

Brandon at Rare Earth has clutches hatching all the time and usually a few juvenile or adult single animals available. I would recommend checking with him if that's where your research leads you. Females and breeding groups can be tricky to care for but a single male doesn't have unreasonable care requirements, has a big personality in a small package, and handle quite well.

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Well it's between the Ackies and the armadillos. Ackies were the first lizard I've ever been interested in, but I gave that up after I couldn't find them. I'll have to see if I can afford everything for an ackie and if I have the space for indoors. If not an ackie, then I'm going to get a couple armadillos :). Thanks everyone! I'll update with my decision



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