Empty Tank Syndrome Strikes Again

[Crimsonraptor]

I bought a 40 gallon breeder tank at a garage sale for 10 bucks a couple weeks ago. The previous occupant was a Dumeril's boa, but now that I have it I'd like to put something else in it, specifically some sort of lizard. So far I've made a tentative list:

• Blue-Tongued Skink - the local pet shop sold their beardie and now one of these cuties in its place, and it is a-dora-ble. Plus my mom loves them.
• European Legless Lizard - I've always found these more appealing than snakes, not quite sure why. Certainly not one of the often-kept species.
• Ornate Uromastyx - the aforementioned pet shop just picked up two CB babies of these. Aside from being cute now, those adult colors are stunning.

I'm open for suggestions, so suggest away

[carlson]

I bought a 40 gallon breeder tank at a garage sale for 10 bucks a couple weeks ago. The previous occupant was a Dumeril's boa, but now that I have it I'd like to put something else in it, specifically some sort of lizard. So far I've made a tentative list:

• Blue-Tongued Skink - the local pet shop sold their beardie and now one of these cuties in its place, and it is a-dora-ble. Plus my mom loves them.
• European Legless Lizard - I've always found these more appealing than snakes, not quite sure why. Certainly not one of the often-kept species.
• Ornate Uromastyx - the aforementioned pet shop just picked up two CB babies of these. Aside from being cute now, those adult colors are stunning.

I'm open for suggestions, so suggest away

You've listed three lizards I find cool haha so hmm get all three and two more tanks . But if I had to chose one it would be the legless their just different then what people think off for lizards and I like different

[brobertson]

I know very little about legless lizards, but a 40 breeder is a bare minimum for a blue tongue or uro, and I personally like to give intelligent lizards like those more space. Personally, I would go with a schneiders skink( I own one!) or a colony of female leopard or fat-tailed geckos. Or, turn it vertically and get a leachianus gecko! Can't beat the biggest gecko in the world!

[PorcelainxDoll]

This is coming from a person who is deathly afraid of lizards, but I think blue tounged skinks are super cute!

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[leaveittoweaver]

Blue Tongue would be my vote but then again I don't have much experience with the other two. I think Uromastyx are awesome but I've never had one. Blue tongues are personable, cute, and very easy to maintain.

[liv]

Legless lizard has my vote They are so cool! I can't wait to get one in a year or so.

[Crimsonraptor]

Thanks guys.

Recently I've opened up to a couple other ideas...

• Collared Lizard - they seem pretty nice to care for, and they have some cool colors on them too. I can also get one easily, as the continually aforementioned pet shop also has one of these (it's a good pet shop ).
• Steppe Runners - I know that people say you can keep them in a ten gallon, but I've been reading up and I gather that they're really active. Easy care, handleable, great personalities, reasonable price - what other good attributes are there?
• Emerald Swift - an often-seen, seldom-thriving lizard that I've always had a soft spot for. This size tank should easily be able to keep one or two happy.
• Bearded Dragon - because you can't go wrong with another one.

Of course, if you think another lizard would be suitable don't hesitate to suggest it. This tank needs some critters in it