easiest reptile for children - Page 2

trailblazer295 · 08-03-15, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sasha2

Blue tongue skink..These guys are big enough to not hurt easily and easy to hold.
A picture is worth a thousand words..

They need a bit more room though and veggies but are so awesome its worth the extra work.
Seriously this kid is 14 now so it was a while ago that I had a youngster around.

Every time I see a lizard I want one but have to remind myself there is a reason I ended with snakes instead.

eminart · 08-03-15, 12:06 PM

I'd stay away from anything that will drop its tail. At that age, he's bound to accidentally grab its tail while it's trying to get out of his hands.

I think a laid back snake would be better. Maybe a corn or hognose.

sirtalis · 08-03-15, 01:35 PM

What about a rosy boa? Super small and easy care requirements.

jossh27 · 08-03-15, 03:12 PM

I've given it a lot more thought and I'm thinking maybe just a few fish, or a hermit crab. i really didn't want to go the snake route because if he was ever bitten i think it would traumatize him... especially if the snake didn't let go. I like having snakes and i wouldn't ever want my little guy to be afraid of anything i own/have. for this reason i was thinking lizard- throw a few crickets in its cage, mom can help spot clean and its done. he really has a gentle touch and i wasnt overly concerned for the animals safety because his mother being there is no different than myself being there, watching over him.

i appreciate the suggestions.

jossh27 · 08-03-15, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasha2

Blue tongue skink..These guys are big enough to not hurt easily and easy to hold.
A picture is worth a thousand words..

They need a bit more room though and veggies but are so awesome its worth the extra work.
Seriously this kid is 14 now so it was a while ago that I had a youngster around.

this is a awesome picture. you should have entered it in the photo contest a few months ago where "blue" was the theme

Albert Clark · 08-03-15, 04:49 PM

Why don't you practice with your son all the aspects of husbandry for the next year in preparation of acquiring a snake or lizard? Consider role playing down the road once he shows a ability to understand all the intricacies with a rubber snake? Once you get the rubber snake then work on the handling of it with him. Just a thought, Good luck!

sirtalis · 08-03-15, 09:08 PM

@albertclark, that's a good idea

LiL Zap · 08-05-15, 06:26 AM

I think he's kinda young for a reptile if you ask me. Smaller children are notorious for accidentally injuring or killing reptiles. Their care is too much for a really young kid to handle.

Unless the reptile is really for you then I say go for it lol. Corns and balls are good beginner snakes. Leopard geckos and bearded dragons are good beginner lizards too.