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    Question What Lizard Can Fit These Requirements??

    I have a snake, but know nothing about keeping lizards. And I would like to get a lizard that is easy to take care of. I know I'm going to sound very fussy about this, but I don't want to end up getting a lizard that requires more than I can provide for it.
    Can anybody recommend a lizard that:

    • Can live happily in a glass tank, 24in long, 12in wide, and 18in high.
    • Doesn't eat things like mice, frogs, etc. Bugs and veggies and fruits are fine.
    • Is quite slow-moving and easy to handle (claws not too sharp, etc).
    • Doesn't bite.
    • Doesn't require special heating or cooling. (It'll be kept indoors, and I live in Thailand)
    • Doesn't usually give too much trouble with it's health. (I don't know/ wouldn't trust any herp vets around here.)
    • Doesn't not cost a bomb to buy/ maintain.
    • Is not poisonous. Heh.

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    Like I said, I know I sound soooo fussy, but I really want a liz that can fit the above description. I don't care what it looks like. If anyone can name a/a few lizards that would be well suited to picky ol' me, I'd be REALLY thankful.

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    Re: What Lizard Can Fit These Requirements??

    Leopard geckos, fat tail gackos...
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    Re: What Lizard Can Fit These Requirements??

    Well maybe it's just me but I think it's great you are being "fussy". I call that smart thinking myself. You are defining what you want and don't want and can handle before you purchase rather than just buying something that looks "pretty" and regretting it later. Good for you!


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    Re: What Lizard Can Fit These Requirements??

    Quote Originally Posted by frankykeno
    Well maybe it's just me but I think it's great you are being "fussy". I call that smart thinking myself. You are defining what you want and don't want and can handle before you purchase rather than just buying something that looks "pretty" and regretting it later. Good for you!


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    Jo is right, I guess I should have mentioned this in my first post to you, it is awesome to see someone who does care about being able to care for an animal properly.... very smart and responsible thing to do!
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    Re: What Lizard Can Fit These Requirements??

    I would think about crested geckos since they don't have any specific heating requirements beyond "room temp" - but please read through the excellent caresheets available online.
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    Re: What Lizard Can Fit These Requirements??

    Leopard Gecko

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    Cool Re: What Lizard Can Fit These Requirements??

    Hey all you guys, thanks a lot for your input.

    Yeah, I've been reading up about the leopard and crested geckos, and they sound great. Now, just one more problem... how to persuade my parents to let me get one. Heheheh.

    Alright, I've heard lots of great things about the leos, but what are the drawbacks of having one, as opposed to having some other kind of lizard? Since, by the sound of it, a lot of you people have leos, you guys can tell me from first-hand experience, instead of some caresheets than sometimes just take info form other places.

    MOMMY I WANT A GECKO!

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    Ah... what's that about dietary supplements being a MUST for all leopard geckos and fat tailed geckos? *scratches head* Is this true? Because here in Thailand, it's hard to find that kinda thing...
    Oh bother.

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