which is a good starter lizzard for a 10yr old..

I must support Leo's but havre always luved the Cuban Knight. Just my .02

[JD@reptiles]

Just tell him you cant handle a cham. it stresses them out and they are fragile. that might work.

Jordan

[snakemann87]

I would go for a leopard gecko, or a bearded dragon. Both are very forgiving and easy in husbandry. But, an anole was mentioned and I would have to disagree completely. They are harder to care than most think. They don't simply need a little plastic container. They eat ALOT of food since they digest so fast and they are totally unhandleable

[NewLineReptile]

what about a plated lizard they are very tame and easy to care for?

[MartinW]

I have one more vote for a leo! But the only lizards I've owned have been leos and green anoles so it's not a very informed vote If he chooses to get a leo I recommend getting a female because IMO they're much cuter than males. I don't know if there's a general difference in behaviour between males and females though.

Martin

[uog11]

leopard or pictus! why doesn't anyone ever suggest pictus