First lizard for a five year old

[Lankyrob]

We are looking to get a lizard for my daughters birthday, she will be responsible for it, obviously with our supervision. We have looked at a number of possibilities in both lizards and snakes and have come up with either geckos or beardies. The animal will be living in HER bedroom not in the living room with the rest of our reptiles.

Can people that currently own one or both of these pass on their thoughts with regard to suitability for a five year old? She is likely to want to interact eith whatever we get quite a bit but understands the concept of too much interaction. She already successfully cares for two guinea pigs and a hamster, again with our help and supervision.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts.