In your opinion, what is the best 'display' reptile?

I know each group will vary from species to species, but which group of reptiles do you think generally makes the best display type captive? Why do you think that group is better than the others? and what 'display' type reptiles would you like to keep?

I think diurnal lizards and snakes are great for displays, but for me lizards generally win out because of their increased activity when compared to snakes.

If I had to pic a few reptiles to 'display', I would have to go with.....bearded dragons, fence lizards, collard lizards, rough green snakes, and garter snakes.

My "dream" display animal is the Green Tree Pythons...I'd love to have several in different color phases. And Sheree (Medusa Owl) has pretty much proven that Blue Beauties make awesome display critters as well....so I'll take a couple of those, too! :P

hmmm, i would say red eye tree frogs for an active nocturnal diplay and giant crimson day geckos for an active diurnal display--both in an attractive naturalistic setup. that's what i would choose anyhow. :)

I think some snakes are good for display, but not many. They tend to be in hides more, more active snakes would be good display. Thats why I said Lizards, they tend to be out basking and such more often. :)

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Originally Posted by JLC

My "dream" display animal is the Green Tree Pythons...I'd love to have several in different color phases. And Sheree (Medusa Owl) has pretty much proven that Blue Beauties make awesome display critters as well....so I'll take a couple of those, too! :P

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I was waiting for someone to say a GTP ;) I think it is interesting to see what and why people consider certain things a 'display' animal. Snakes like Green Tree Pythons are beautiful animals...but they don't really do it for me as a display animal. I like things with motion ;) I could keep a rather boringly colored lizard like a female fence lizard as a display animal over a GTP....but that is only because I like to observe animals running around etc ;)

....and Blue Beauties would make wicked display snakes....Sheree, how long are yours generally out and about alot during the day?

I like movement...but I also really enjoy just sitting and staring and studying details you can't see if they're moving all the time. And then, when you do catch a more sedentary animal moving around, it's all the more special and captivating to me.

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Originally Posted by JLC

And then, when you do catch a more sedentary animal moving around, it's all the more special and captivating to me.

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....ain't that the truth....ha....I know when I see my ball pythons out and about...I usually have to pull up a chair and watch ;)

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Originally Posted by daniel1983

....ain't that the truth....ha....I know when I see my ball pythons out and about...I usually have to pull up a chair and watch ;)

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ME TOO! LOL But ya have to do it ever so slowly...otherwise, they get startled and dart back into their little caves. :bolt:

I have to go with mlededee on the Red eye's I love to sit and watch mine move around at night.
I said snakes as I love to see my Carpet out on a branch on display for me and a GTP is in my near future.
but my best display animals are my lizards my Aussie WD, my Argus Monitor(most active animal I own) and my water monitor.

Blue Beauties! They are excellent display animals! Ma-tsu cruises all day long and is absolutely stunning to watch! I'm awfully biased naturally, but they certainly get my vote. ;) "Cruise, cruise, pause to pose for camera, cruise cruise cruise... bask for a bit... perhaps a spa treatment in the water dish... cruise cruise cruise..." Then she tucks herself away in the evening, unless she falls asleep on her branch or something.

Neptune did too for a while but has been very hidey lately... Vet appointment on Monday for both, wish me luck on that! I'm hoping he's just being an antisocial butt and that they're both in excellent shape... *crosses fingers*

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Originally Posted by MedusasOwl

Blue Beauties! They are excellent display animals! Ma-tsu cruises all day long and is absolutely stunning to watch! I'm awfully biased naturally, but they certainly get my vote. ;) "Cruise, cruise, pause to pose for camera, cruise cruise cruise... bask for a bit... perhaps a spa treatment in the water dish... cruise cruise cruise..." Then she tucks herself away in the evening, unless she falls asleep on her branch or something.

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We wants one, precious...

im gonna have to say lizards. my western fence lizard is great to watch chase crickets at a bajillion miles an hour, jump from rock to rock and even just bask. when she basks she splays out her legs and opens her mouth, lol. its pretty cool. pretty soon my ackie will be getting here and ill have an AWESOME time watching him and observing his habits.

I think my favorite would be a Cham. I love watching those eyes and the methodical way the move. Plus you can't beat those color changes.

Chameleons are wicked. A nice big open air screen cage in the living room with a big colorful Cham...That to me is a display animal. But I am also intrigued by tortoises. I don't know why..They crack me up because I am so used to seeing turtles in the water, to see a tortoise in a tank eating greens is funny.

I go for snakes. Yet I believe how and in what makes the display. Boils down to lighting , set up and so called props in my opinion. My son uses tubs for his snakes, but I would rather fight like the ****ens to keep humidity up in a tank so they are always on display.:D

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Originally Posted by mlededee

hmmm, i would say red eye tree frogs for an active nocturnal diplay and giant crimson day geckos for an active diurnal display--both in an attractive naturalistic setup. that's what i would choose anyhow. :)

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I agree too! I would love to have a nice setup with red eyes!! I just love them!! :love:

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Originally Posted by cassandra

We wants one, precious...

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lol! Hopefully relatively soon... like next year. ;) I know I never want to have a Beautyless livingroom again. Even when I have a snake room, Ma-tsu's staying in the livingroom where people can see her all the time. Wouldn't want her to miss her tv shows anyway. :P

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Originally Posted by daniel1983

I know each group will vary from species to species, but which group of reptiles do you think generally makes the best display type captive? Why do you think that group is better than the others? and what 'display' type reptiles would you like to keep?

I think diurnal lizards and snakes are great for displays, but for me lizards generally win out because of their increased activity when compared to snakes.

If I had to pic a few reptiles to 'display', I would have to go with.....bearded dragons, fence lizards, collard lizards, rough green snakes, and garter snakes.

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Easy ... Me! ... Stick me in a tub, watch me shed and tag you for touching my clutch! :D

Cresties are fun, but too bad they only come out at night. I have mine in a 55g octagon tank with potting soil growing three nice foilage plants. I also have nice branches crossing over through out.
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I have to think a nice Emerald Tree Boa would be cool looking though.

I voted lizards all the way. Why? Monitors. What is a better display animal than one of the largest lizards in the world? Croc, water, doesn't matter, it will be a jaw dropper for anyone who sees it. :sweeet:

if i had to only choose from what i have in my house... i would say the leopard geckos since they are often out, laying around during the day and have wonderful colours.

of course, my b. boehmei tarantula is always out, displaying for everyone as well... so she's another good choice.

I'm not a big turtle guy, but there's something about a natural looking environment with a group of aquatic turtles that fascinates me every time I see a good one.

I could watch them all day swimming around and exploring their environment.

-adam

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

I'm not a big turtle guy, but there's something about a natural looking environment with a group of aquatic turtles that fascinates me every time I see a good one.

I could watch them all day swimming around and exploring their environment.

-adam

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My sister has a huge, beautiful tank with two great big red-ear sliders.....and I have to agree with you there, I get mezmorized watching them.

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Originally Posted by Adam_Wysocki

I'm not a big turtle guy, but there's something about a natural looking environment with a group of aquatic turtles that fascinates me every time I see a good one.

I could watch them all day swimming around and exploring their environment.

-adam

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same here

huge snake fan here, but when i make a trip to the pet store and see the lizards in the cages, they get my attention first. they are never hiding and they move around a lot, so they make better zoo displays too

Best display herp? My horned frog. She spends 29 out of 30 days a month or so, buried in substrate. It is a gorgeous, simply stunning Rubbermaid of coconut fiber for all to look at!

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Originally Posted by Ginevive

Best display herp? My horned frog. She spends 29 out of 30 days a month or so, buried in substrate. It is a gorgeous, simply stunning Rubbermaid of coconut fiber for all to look at!

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Not really a reptile but dart frogs make awesome displays. Also an adult R.leachianus in a big cage would be cool.