Extending my One Man Collection!

[Yvonne112]

I think the stick instects look really neat!

 

[Plissken]

I'd suggest either the snail or the fish, George. I keep both and I find them both very fun and interesting.

On the goldfish discussion - I have to go with Corny Noob. Goldfish can live for well over twenty years. I'd also agree that goldies are not easy to keep. Mine are a lot of work and learning how to set up the tank absolutely confused the whatsits out of me. :crazy02:

They are beautiful animals and tremendous fun to keep but they are undeserving of the 'simple, minimum-commitment pet' stereotype that seems to be attached to them.

 

[Tula_Montage]

I'd suggest either the snail or the fish, George. I keep both and I find them both very fun and interesting.

On the goldfish discussion - I have to go with Corny Noob. Goldfish can live for well over twenty years. I'd also agree that goldies are not easy to keep. Mine are a lot of work and learning how to set up the tank absolutely confused the whatsits out of me. :crazy02:

They are beautiful animals and tremendous fun to keep but they are undeserving of the 'simple, minimum-commitment pet' stereotype that seems to be attached to them.

Only a fish lovelr says that LOL

Seriously though, I respect what you guys are saying, but from what I imagine a parents point of view would be, a bowl does just as good. Considering kids tend to get bored of new things very easily, its ok for mum to spend a few £'s on a bowl and literally pennies for the fish, whereas a big aquarium with filters and lighting will cost hundreds of pounds. Thus why I hated keeping turtled LOL. Too much work, too much money.

What I'm saying is tomaeto, tomato :shrugs:

 

[Pet Corn Snake]

Yea i got bord of my tropical fish after a year, they just wernt for me, i love to communicate with the pet, hold it, talk to it w/e : ) Me and Damien share such a great bond! ive been researching and i'm 99% sure if anything, i will get a leo, and its name will be "i'mnotreallyalizardi'masnakehaha" or Sarah for short : )

 

[Tula_Montage]

Leos are great, but the crickets are a nightmare. Same problem with scorpions.

I'm sure you could do a lot more research and maybe take a few weeks to decide on something. If you are that unsure (one minute its a scorpion, now its a leo) you need the extra time!

 

[Pet Corn Snake]

Yea i agree : P ive got like 10 days untill my birthday and i'm pretty sure i want a leo : P but i will think it through.

 

[Plissken]

Only a fish lovelr says that LOL

Seriously though, I respect what you guys are saying, but from what I imagine a parents point of view would be, a bowl does just as good. Considering kids tend to get bored of new things very easily, its ok for mum to spend a few £'s on a bowl and literally pennies for the fish, whereas a big aquarium with filters and lighting will cost hundreds of pounds. Thus why I hated keeping turtled LOL. Too much work, too much money.

What I'm saying is tomaeto, tomato :shrugs:

Yes, I'm a fish lover... my parents were goldfish breeders once upon a time so I grew up in a house where there was a great love and respect for goldfish. Guess I never lost that.

I understand what you're saying too, Elle, but in my opinion either you go the whole way with an animal or you don't go at all. For someone to put a fish in a less-than-ideal habitat which will greatly shorten its lifespan, just so mum won't get stuck with an expensive pet, isn't acceptable IMO. If you can't afford what the animal needs then don't get the animal. :shrugs:

 

[Lore]

Sure thats for aquarium enthusiasts who want to give their fish ideal environments. I have successfully raised golfish in glass bowls and had them live in excess of 3 years. My mother had done the same, and I'm sure her mother did too.

I would not keep fish without filters anymore as changing the water so often is a pain in the bum, but it can be done.

Its the same senario as people housing corn snakes in little plastic tubs, where as others would say this is completely wrong and imply that keeping corns in a 4ft tank with as many unnecessary branches and decorations as possible is the ideal lifestyle. Again it's down to personal preferance.

Indeed... I remember having a goldfish that I won at a carnival when I was like 6 or 7 that I had for a good 3-4 years and it only died because the cat got it :eek1: & it was only in a glass bowl & fed when I remembered to. :shrugs:

 

[Nanci]

If you want to hold it and talk to it, I don't think a scorpion would be good. You can hold snails, but they aren't going to be responsive, either.

You should at least look at the millipedes. Their lots of legs aren't creepy because the legs are so small, and because the millipedes are slow moving and smooth- think tiny electric train! And they don't eat live food.

Nanci

 

[Jrgh17]

What about a hermit crab, George?

My roommate has a couple. They're pretty fun to watch them scurry around on the carpet. They're also pretty easy to care for.

I'd suggest you look at caresheets (online) for each of the animals you're interested in. That way, you know what you'll have to do for the animal in the future.

 

[Tula_Montage]

Indeed... I remember having a goldfish that I won at a carnival when I was like 6 or 7 that I had for a good 3-4 years and it only died because the cat got it :eek1: & it was only in a glass bowl & fed when I remembered to. :shrugs:

My point exactly. But its all down to the quality of life you want to give your pet.

 

[Pet Corn Snake]

Thanks, lol, ill change your thrase if thats okay though "Animal to Reptile" i'm not a fan of "animals" lol, i'm only into Reptiles Dogs = waste of money cats = smell, sheep = yumm yumm tasty, cows = milk, goats = cheese.. you get the point lol, : ) sorry to all the animal fans who ive offended but i wont hold back on what i feel

 

[diamondlil]

I'd recommend stick insects if you want something you can hold. I've had the green indian ones and some black and yellow spiney ones. Mine lived 2 years on average and they laid lots os eggs. The eggs take quite a while to hatch but it's great seeing the hatchlings shed and grow.

 

[Pet Corn Snake]

Thanks yea, i was thinking about getting them because there cheaper then Everything else but we will see, lol, ive basically got my head set on a Leo

 

[snakemom1961]

If you set on a Leo, and your willing and able to give it the proper home then I would definatly get the leo. Just make sure your able to get the proper setup and know all that's involved with caring for one Good luck in whatever you choose George.

 

[Lore]

Indeed... good luck with your Leo... please do plenty of research.

I have one & they sure are alot more work than my snakes are, but she is a whole lot of fun thats for sure!
(this photo was taken when I got her, she was thin, she has filled out abit since I've had her. This girl can EAT, I named her... Cricket)

 

[Pet Corn Snake]

Amazing, Truly.. And I will do as much research as i can, before i get it, i have one week before my birthday and i'm sure i can get things sorted before then : )


Thanks : )

 

[Pet Corn Snake]

oh and a few questions :


Would a baby or adult do best?
How many times a week should it be handled?
Are they delicate or are they not too bad when holding?
Do they run? because it could when i'm holding it and drop ?

 

[diamondlil]

I'd recommend a juvenile rather than a hatchling. ours took a few months to get settled with handling, she's calm as can be now but we're always careful in case she moves suddenly. She's happy with being handled for short times every day. Like all lizards you have to remember not to grab the tail as leos can shed them. If she doesn't want to be handled she's let out a shriek a couple of times which is quite startling.
(A big no-no IMO is any sand substrate, because our first leo was kept on sand and died from impaction. You'd be best searching for some leo forums for more detailed info)

 

[Pet Corn Snake]

Thank you : )