Dont know what kind of lizzard

I have been wanting to get a lizzard. Im not sure what kind to get thought i would ask here. Im looking for something that get to about 3 to 4 feet ,and doesn't need to eat crickets. I had a beaderd dragon and those crickets got out all the time and was in the house. I was sort of leaning towards a water dragon do they eat small mice. What do you guys think would be a good lizzard.

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Originally Posted by henry

I have been wanting to get a lizzard. Im not sure what kind to get thought i would ask here. Im looking for something that get to about 3 to 4 feet ,and doesn't need to eat crickets. I had a beaderd dragon and those crickets got out all the time and was in the house. I was sort of leaning towards a water dragon do they eat small mice. What do you guys think would be a good lizzard.

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From the sounds of it i don't think your gonna get a lizard in your category man.Maybe my opinion before you go into bigger lizards which are monitors you should get something smaller maybe an ackie you can mainly keep them on roaches but mice are not a good diet for any lizard really they are to fatty to be a main diet.But i don't know much about lizards tho so i could be wrong.

A sav can live on live pray, easy to take care of as MBD isn't an huge issue with them. I feed pinkies and dusted cricket right now but as soon as he get bigger no was a 21/3-4 foot lizard would go and eat crickets. Could easily get away with feeding it other bugs until it's bigger.

He never said anything about live prey.

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Originally Posted by jere000

He never said anything about live prey.

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I could have gotten into: baby chicks, button quail, rats, mice,eggs,snails.... Live or dead they will eat them.I will feed live until hopper size ,other owners will continue with full live feeding of adult mice/rats, when he's bigger live quail will be fed. They don't need an "cooked" one that have started to pop up.

Crested Gecko!! :)

But they don't get that big.

Blue Tongue Skink!!! Of course, you must get a BTS. They don't need crickets, they're omnivorous, they get about 2' but with thick bodies, they're very social, and the coolest lizard out there! :D:D

Can you tell I love them? :gj:

seen the blue tonge skink on youtube pretty cool, i think im going to get one of them. I saw on a care sheet they can eat low fat canned dog food for their meat portion.

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Originally Posted by rebeccabecca

I could have gotten into: baby chicks, button quail, rats, mice,eggs,snails.... Live or dead they will eat them.I will feed live until hopper size ,other owners will continue with full live feeding of adult mice/rats, when he's bigger live quail will be fed. They don't need an "cooked" one that have started to pop up.

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I was just asking why you put live prey because he never asked about whether he should feed live or not.

Ya its not a issue if it is live prey or not. I just didn't want a lizzard that only fed on crickets. Any thing else would of been fine like meal worms or something small pinkies.

Yes, they CAN eat cat or dog food... but that shouldn't be all they get. :) The BTS I adopted was fed ONLY kitten food for 5 years, and now I'm having to wean him off cat food. :rolleyes:

But a BTS is really easy to feed - they like chicken, lean beef, turkey, cat food, worms, many fruits and veggies... just make sure they get a balanced and varied diet and they're great! :)
The forum Bluetongueskinks.net is a great place, BTW. The care sheet there is tops and will tell you all you need to know about their care.

Where could i buy one of these guys

Bluetongueskinks.net has a listing of breeders, as well as classifieds from folks looking to re-home. Other sources would be Reptile shows, reptile rescues, and craigslist. :)

I warn you, these are not cheap animals. Typically, a BTS costs around $110+ depending on age and type. They need large cages as adults with plenty of floor space, so most tanks don't work for them too well. :) Otherwise, they're awesome pets - beautiful, social, and very sweet.

thanks then i will probly build him a enclosure, i need to look up and learn a little more before i get one anyway.

A second great lizard I have schneider's skink .It's not a huge lizard,smaller then the blue tongue.Very personable,not overly expensive, needs a 20g long tank + but not as big as the blue. Mine thinks it`s a puppy and likes to have a pat and it comes out when Im in the room:) It eats bugs ,fruit and pinkies.

Just a crazy youtube video:
YouTube - Lizard Thinks It's a Hamster

Granted, those are awesome skinks as well. :)

Chuckwalla.

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Originally Posted by Henry

Ya its not a issue if it is live prey or not. I just didn't want a lizzard that only fed on crickets. Any thing else would of been fine like meal worms or something small pinkies.

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Many lizards that you would feed crickets too can also be fed a variety of other insects instead. Roaches of one sort or another are often a great choice.

BTS are great! I also like Uromastyx as well. They require much warmer temps, but the diet is similar. I think they look like grumpy old men.

I know this is an older post but if the op could elaborate on the amount of space available and budget then it would easy to narrow down the list.

Maybe a Tegu would fit your liking?

Those Argentine Black & White Tegus are major stunners, for sure:gj:
They seem pretty friendly and chill, from what I have seen.

If you want to put in the effort a green iguana would work, They can be friendly if you give them a lot of attention. I had one for a while and it was awesome. I just didnt have the time to tend to her needs so I rehomed her to a guy who has wanted a green ig forever.

They are great lizards though and have a ton of personality, At least mine did.