My kid wants one!!

[ARamos8]

But I don't know anything about lizards. He's been good about saving his allowance and buying just some of the essentials ie: water bowl, heating pads, etc... What type would be a good starter for a 11 year old? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

have a good one....

[Shelby]

My first recommendation is a leopard gecko or a crested gecko. Both are easy care, stay small, and are generally very docile.

[ARamos8]

Thanks Shelby, I'll get to google-ing....LOL

[mlededee]

you can find a lot of info on both geckos here as well.

try the rhacodactylus section, the leopard gecko section and these caresheets:
http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....ewarticle&id=8
http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....ewarticle&id=6

[ARamos8]

Thanks mled.... looks like it's going to be the leopard.. Thanks folks....

[tigerlily]

And feel free to check out www.cookreptiles.com too!

[mlededee]

aw, thanks for the link christie.

[tigerlily]

No problem, you've got a great website! Not to mention the absolutely wonderful animals.