Which lizard - gecko would be best for me?

sandra75 · 03-31-11, 08:21 AM

I hope someone can help me.

I am new here and looking to get a reptile.

Any lizards or geckos you know who are ....

-active in day

-eats vegetables and fruits with crickets on the side (or just crickets)

-as adult will be small to medium in size or as adult wont need over 30g or so habitat

-can be held and handled

Thanks for your help!

infernalis · 03-31-11, 08:54 AM

Leopard Geckos are worth looking into...

reptile65 · 03-31-11, 08:57 AM

I would really recommend crested geckos. Although they are nocturnal, some cresties will still be out and about during the day. They can eat a diet of only Crested Gecko Diet (a specialized powder that you mix with water) and you can throw in some dusted insects every once in a while. As long as your room temps aren't unusually high or low, they thrive at room temperature. They also come in a HUGE range of colors and patterns and an adult can easily be housed in a 20 gallon tank. Hope this helps

sandra75 · 03-31-11, 09:18 AM

Thank you!!

Those are great suggestions and what cute reptiles they are!

I think I am really set up on having a diurnal lizard or gecko tho ...

Any other suggestions are welcomed! thanks!!

marvelfreak · 03-31-11, 09:16 AM

Hello and welcome!

Jay · 03-31-11, 09:24 AM

Anoles, or long tailed grass lizards
But no so fun to look at but tjey are great to watch

sandra75 · 03-31-11, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jay0133

Anoles, or long tailed grass lizards
But no so fun to look at but tjey are great to watch

Yeah, I saw those at local petshop. Looks like we cant really handle those, so I crossed it out of 'yes' list.

Is important for me to be able to handle them and get a reptile who is active in day.

breezybri69 · 04-03-11, 01:14 PM

you can handle anoles, specialy ones from the store, when i go down to louisiana on vacation i catch them all the time, there actualy very easy to handle

infernalis · 04-03-11, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by breezybri69

you can handle anoles, specialy ones from the store, when i go down to louisiana on vacation i catch them all the time, there actualy very easy to handle

I would never recommend handling a pet anole, I have kept several. My female was here for 3 years..

Anoles are very quick, and very small & arboreal, once it jumps out of your hand, getting it back can be very challenging.

Most all Anoles sold in stores are wild caught, scooped up off the ground in the southern states and then sold as pets.

mld · 04-03-11, 05:49 PM

Anoles, as cheap as they are they don't like being handled and require a lot of care.

A fire skink would be able to be kept in a 3 foot long!

Here is a great care sheet!
Fire Skink (Riopa fernandi) Caresheet

Lankyrob · 03-31-11, 11:12 AM

Can someone translate a 30g into feet and inches for this old fashioned english geezer?

marvelfreak · 03-31-11, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Lankyrob

Can someone translate a 30g into feet and inches for this old fashioned english geezer?

I think she means 30 gallon aquarium.

Lankyrob · 03-31-11, 11:27 AM

Aye but what size is that in english?

sandra75 · 03-31-11, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Lankyrob

Aye but what size is that in english?

I guess if a height needed tank, i would say max 2 1\2 feet and same for those other tanks that are longer from side to side.

Not sure if that's help.

Jay · 03-31-11, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Lankyrob

Aye but what size is that in english?

Rob
30 Gallon 36 1/4 x12 5/8 x16 3/4
30 Breeder 36 3/16 x18 1/4 x12 15/16
these are all in inches

This site is great
Chart of Tank Sizes