Meet Some Amazing Reptiles
Reptile Care. Review your favorite pet reptile species and learn how to choose the right one for your pet. These online guides discuss habitat set-up, temperament, and feeding information.
Aquatic Turtle
Various Skill Levels
Aquatic turtles can be a joy for children and adults. However, they need large tanks, special lighting, excellent filtration, and regular cleaning.
Leopard Gecko
Great for Beginners
Leopard geckos are docile lizards that make great pets for adults and children. Easy to take care of, can live up to 20 years.
Bearded Dragon
Great for Beginners
Bearded dragons are generally very docile and easy-going lizards that do well under human care and handling.
Green Anole
Great for Beginners
Green anoles make great starter pets. These active lizards are brightly colored and can change from green to brown. Anoles have the advantage of being relatively small, inexpensive, and have easy care instructions.
Russian Tortoise
Various Skill Levels
The Russian tortoise is an excellent choice for a pet reptile. The tortoise is small, making it easy for most people with limited space to keep. They are also feisty, eager to eat, and more active than other tortoises.
Veiled Chameleon
Great for Experienced
Veiled chameleons are hardy, striking-looking lizards with tall casques (helmet-like structures) on the tops of their heads. These chameleons are not suitable pets for small children or novice lizard owners.
King Snake
Great for Beginners
King Snakes are generally very docile, hardy, and easy snakes for beginners. They come in various color combinations, but the most common is the California King Snake, which is black and white and looks like the one pictured above.
Green Iguana
Great for Experienced
Iguanas need a high level of care and an owner who understands the commitment from the start. They can grow up to 7 feet long.
Corn Snake
Great for Beginners
Corn snakes are excellent choices for beginner snake owners. They are generally docile, relatively easy to care for, and do not get very large.
Ball Python
Great for Beginners
Ball pythons are good beginner snakes. Their maximum size is 3 to 5 feet. They’re quite docile and are easy to handle.
Uromastyx
Various Skill Levels
A Uromastyx is an excellent lizard to have as a pet. Several species of Uromastyx or spiny-tailed lizards exist, and some make good beginner pets. They are friendly, docile, relatively easy to care for, and fun and entertaining to watch.
Boa Constrictor
Great for Experienced
Boa constrictors can be terrific, safe-to-keep, low-maintenance pets. They are often active and alert and usually tolerate handling well, although they are not the right choice for small children. Captive boa constrictors can live more than 20 years with proper care.
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