What are your other favorite reptiles

[JoshSloane]

Garters! Not only do they get more excited over their keepers than any other snake species I've ever seen, but they actually have a rudimentary social structure and thrive in communal housing, so they provide one of the only ways to safely observe snake social behavior you'll get in captivity.

Haha when I first saw this I read it as "GATORS."

[Billy29]

I never thought of monitors as being personable. Which ones are the best known for this?


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[DVirginiana]

Haha when I first saw this I read it as "GATORS."

lol. In their defense, I'm sure they're really interesting too.

[jclaiborne]

I never thought of monitors as being personable. Which ones are the best known for this?


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I wouldn't say monitors are personal as a catch all statement. Some monitors and tegus for that matter have been known to display "affection", they are extremely intelligent animals, however there are 2 trains of thought on care, some people believe in the puppy dog tame giant lizard that will be on your lap for hours at a time is normal and that they are tamed down, others will argue it is because their living conditions are not optimal and if kept at the correct basking temps, the correct diet, etc that they will not be these tame lap lizards, but you will end up with a healthy, interactive, extremely intelligent lizard. Research is your friend, however you have to start digging, you will find quickly that if you search "care sheets" the information is dated and incorrect...

[JoshSloane]

I know that there is a basic monitor care sheet written by Chad Brown from when Pro Exotics was in its prime, pre fire. This guy knows his stuff 100%. It's at least 10 years old but it is spot on imo. It is written with black throat monitors in mind but can be used as a base for almost all monitors with minor changes.

[Megg]

I've always found tortoises to be adorable! And bearded dragons have great personalities. Hognoses and rattlesnakes also fascinate me.


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[readymade]

I'm looking into getting a veiled chameleon i just love they way they move and how their eyes are independent of one another

[C2tcardin]

We have had various Skinks, Anoles, Lizards in general but my favorite one so far is the Crested Gecko. I had to find new homes for the 2 we had but I kept my entire setup and I can't wait till we get into the new house this fall so I can set up the tank again then go hunting for 2 new ones.

[Billy29]

Crested Geckos are cool. I'm afraid of it dropping its tail. I hear it's so common and I don't like the frog butt variety. I like tails on my lizards.


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[keebs]

Well, I'm partial to my ultramel motley corn boy, but if we're excluding snakes altogether, I'd have to say Leachianus geckos. They look like big fat wrinkly potatoes and they make cute sounds!