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Help Choosing a New Reptile??

Kaleidescope_Eyes

Kaleidescope_Eyes

Reptilian Goddess
Well the Sactown reptile show is looming less than a month away and I've been talking to my housemates about getting something other than a new corn when I'm there. I really would love a tarantula but they can't even handle daddy-long-legs in the house and swore to throw me out if I came home with something bigger.

So I am pretty torn on what to look at. I have bought a few terrarium animal books for reference while I'm at the show (in case I fall in love) but I am the kind of person who wants to do ten tons of research before getting a new animal so I can be prepared for choosing something new.

I'd like something that doesn't need a very large tank as an adult (Lets keep it at a 40gal or lower) and isn't a super high maintenance animal. Soooo, what do you guys suggest???
 
You'd be hard pressed to find as interesting a pet, that is lower maintenance, than a snake. If you don't want a new corn, why not look at king or milk snakes? Perhaps a Ball Python? They come in assorted patterns too. Good luck with your decision.

:D
 
Here's some suggestions based on what I've had... LOL.

I like Leopard Geckos too... and they have just about as many morphs as Corn Snakes do! LOL.

Tortoises are fun... but not so full of expression (like Leos). I'd stay away from the GIANTS (sulcatas, leopard tortoises) unless you have lots of room and the possibility of keeping them outside for part of the year.

Bearded Dragons are very kewl too... but will need that 40-Gallon breeder when they get full grown.

Chameleons? They're not so handle-able, but they are also VERY Kewl. Depending on what you want to spend (and probably on who you know), you could get one of the more expensive colored ones. OR you could get a normal which is still WAAYYY KEWL and have some leftover cash for a real decent living area for it. I've had a Jackson's Chameleon, but Veileds are much more popular right now.

I guess I've given you more to think about. LOL.

Good luck. Let us know what you decide.

Fred
 
I wouldn't consider a tortoise if you don't want to provide a large enclosure when it gets big. Plus they have very particular diet and husbandry requirements, and, if you do it wrong, the evidence is quite visible in the pyramided shell, which is external evidence of internal deformity. They are tempting, but really ought to be outdoors for their health.

Leopard or fat-tail or crested gecko?

Bearded dragons and uromastyxes are cool, but have strict heating/lighting requirements- still, if you are ready to provide that, they are sweet.

Chams are cool, but short-lived!!!

Blue-tongued skink??

Colorado River Toad??
 
Thanks everyone!!! I'm glad you all have been suggesting animals I was looking at. =) I know I'm on the right track. I have my eye on this adorable little blue tongued skink from my friend's breeder but I want to be 100% sure since they need a large tank. Whichever way I go, I'll let you guys know!!!
 
Kaleidescope_Eyes said:
Thanks everyone!!! I'm glad you all have been suggesting animals I was looking at. =) I know I'm on the right track. I have my eye on this adorable little blue tongued skink from my friend's breeder but I want to be 100% sure since they need a large tank. Whichever way I go, I'll let you guys know!!!
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40 gallons is about minimum on there cages.
As animals go that is low maintenance I recommend a Sand boa. Why not give a worm a try? lol They typically are in the 3 foot range and do well in a 10 or 15 gallon tank.
 
tricksterpup said:
40 gallons is about minimum on there cages.
As animals go that is low maintenance I recommend a Sand boa. Why not give a worm a try? lol They typically are in the 3 foot range and do well in a 10 or 15 gallon tank.
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I agree with this one... I've seen some blue tongued skinks in really small cages... and they don't look too happy about it. Sad really.
 
Oh yeah my roomie has a bluey and I definitely know how large they get. I think if I got a bluey I'd aim to put them in a 55 eventually. They are really active. =)
 
Kaleidescope_Eyes said:
Oh yeah my roomie has a bluey and I definitely know how large they get. I think if I got a bluey I'd aim to put them in a 55 eventually. They are really active. =)
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A 40 breeder has more open space than a 55 gallon. Those tanks are tall but do not give alot of room. The floor dimensions in a 55 are 48 x 12. Not very much room for a blue tongue to move around in. They have the length but not the width. My Blue tongue is about a foot in length or longer.
 
I also second the choice of a blue tongue skink!! They are soo awesome!! I want to get one as a pet sooo badly..lol...I"m not sure which one I want more..a blue tongue skink or a bearded dragon..heheh...good luck in whatever ya choose :0)
 
Oh yeah you're right about the floor space. Although, I could always make my own 55 gal. And I'd love to eventually turn a room into a reptile room with large enclosures etc. But even though I love that bluey from my friends breeder, I think I'm going to hold off on buying such a large growing reptile until my living situation is permanent (read: out of college). Lol they are really cute though! We just took my roomie's bluey to the beach today for some outside fun. =)
 
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