How do you choose a pet lizard?

How do you choose a pet lizard?

Choose reptiles that appear healthy and active. Reptiles can live very long lives, but they need to be kept in good health. Look for visible signs of malnourishment, parasites, and other health problems before you select that reptile, and consider having a veterinarian give your new reptile a thorough examination.

Do reptile pets show affection?

Many skip over reptiles as a pet because they don't show affection the way furry pets do. But, any reptile owner will tell you that owning one can be equally rewarding to owning a more demonstrative pet; they just show their “affection” in different ways.

What is the easiest reptile to care for?

With proper husbandry, The leopard gecko is probably the easiest pet lizard to keep in captivity. The leopard gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is probably one of the easiest pet lizard to keep in captivity provided you follow their care requirements. No special lighting is required and their diet is fairly simple.