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08-19-12, 09:26 PM
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Lizards for Kids
I have a family friend who has two young children- 8 and 10 years old. I will be taking them to their first reptile expo 3 weeks from now. Their mom is considering allowing them to have a small pet. They are reluctant to deal with frozen/live rodents, or any live bugs. I'm not very good at knowing what lizards would fit the qualifications they're asking...
1. Does not eat rodents/bugs.
2. Can live in a 20 gal tank.
3. Easy to handle.
Any ideas? The only thing that comes to mind is a crested gecko that eats that gecko powder-mush diet.
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08-19-12, 09:28 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
I am thinking crested gecko or an anole.
You could probably go catch an anole in your backyard.
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08-19-12, 09:30 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
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I am thinking crested gecko or an anole.
You could probably go catch an anole in your backyard.
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One day I'll video tape what it's like to walk on my driveway. Every time I go out to my car, MINIMUM 50 lizards have to step out of my way. My home is crawling in little brown and green lizards of who knows what kind. But they'd like to choose one at the reptile expo if they can... rather than catching one in my front yard.
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08-19-12, 09:32 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
Yeah I was just joking. When I was down there I must have caught 15 anoles in one day.
I like the crestie idea.
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08-19-12, 09:42 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
Crested gecko or blue tongue skink. They need protein, however, but can thrive on lean organic turkey.
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08-19-12, 09:54 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
Crested was the first thing I thought of. Aren't uromastyx 100% vergetarian?
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08-19-12, 10:02 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
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Crested gecko or blue tongue skink. They need protein, however, but can thrive on lean organic turkey.
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Ohh, that would be great. They wouldn't mind dealing with giving him turkey.
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08-19-12, 10:03 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
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Crested was the first thing I thought of. Aren't uromastyx 100% vergetarian?
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This would also be a good option if it's true.....
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08-19-12, 10:04 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
Yes they are, Terranaut, however I wouldn't recommend them for a beginner because they have very specific and difficult housing requirements.
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08-19-12, 10:06 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
Another plus with BTS, some actually seek out human attention.
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08-19-12, 10:06 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
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Yes they are, Terranaut, however I wouldn't recommend them for a beginner because they have very specific and difficult housing requirements.
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Good to know. So, so far..
1. Crested Gecko
2. Blue Tongue Skink
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08-19-12, 10:07 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
Wait, nevermind. The minimum enclosure for a BTS is a 40 gallon. I didn't read the whole post. Sorry.
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08-19-12, 10:08 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
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Wait, nevermind. The minimum enclosure for a BTS is a 40 gallon. I didn't read the whole post. Sorry.
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I have a 40 gallon I could give them... But would a 20 suffice for a little while if they get a young one?
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08-19-12, 10:16 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
It could if it were set up really well.
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08-19-12, 10:17 PM
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Re: Lizards for Kids
Sounds like a crestie might be the best option so far.
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