lizard for a kid

[krackerJack]

My little sister wants a lizard for her birthday.What type of lizard would be good for a younger person?Im going to have 2 glass vivs available in a few weeks 1 20l and a 55 so something that wouldnt outgrow a 55 would be ideal.any ideas would be great.

Oh and if she desides she doesnt want to take care of it I guess it will be my present

[jglass38]

I would say Beardies are a good start. Cool little lizards and very hardy.

[mlededee]

i'd say a leopard gecko. they are easier to care for and eat much less than a beardie.

[reptile-girl]

i would get a crested or leopard gecko

[krackerJack]

i would get a crested or leopard gecko

how big do they get?

[reptile-girl]

the adult size for leos is 6"-9" but 12" is the maximum they can get

crested geckos can get around 7"-10"

[daniel1983]

I would have to agree with a Leopard Gecko. I keep both bearded dragons and Leos and Leos are 10x easier IMO

how big do they get?

Here is a good caresheet:
http://www.ball-pythons.net/modules....ewarticle&id=8

[jglass38]

Out of curiousity, how are they easier?

[daniel1983]

Out of curiousity, how are they easier?

I would consider beardies high maintenance pets. Every day they need to be misted for water, fed fresh greens, pellets, and bugs. Beardies require UVB light, so you have to spend extra money on special bulbs. Leos just need a UTH.

For my leos, I only really have to make sure they have bugs in the dish and water in the bowl....which basically means with a good supply of mealies and water, I could let them sit for two or three days without having to worry about feeding them or watering them. I have them 'trained' to use the 'bathroom' in one corner of their enclosure, so an extra folded paper towel in that corner allows for extreamely easy cleaning.

[jglass38]

I would consider beardies high maintenance pets. Every day they need to be misted for water, fed fresh greens, pellets, and bugs.

For my leos, I only really have to make sure they have bugs in the dish and water in the bowl....which basically means with a good supply of mealies and water, I could let them sit for two or three days without having to worry about feeding them or watering them. I have them 'trained' to use the 'bathroom' in one corner of their enclosure, so an extra folded paper towel in that corner allows extreamely easy cleaning.

Good info Daniel! I like them all but no more insect eaters for me. They are a pain to find around here. Of course I am used to feeding my Uro greens every day so for me, not a big deal.