I really want to get a crested gecko or a cornsnake but i don't know what i need to get for them, like the tank size, if they need light, what kind of light and stuff like that

I just continue to see so many neglected lizards, it seems like it could easily be prevented with a facts about care pamphlet of the species, afterwards they can take a short test, and lastly a list of equipment you need to prove you own to house the reptile properly.

Just imagine how much healthier so many little scaly guys would be. This would be setting everybody up for success even if it adds a small barrier to owning a reptile.

Edit for clarity.

Hi, I'm finally in a place where I have space and the money to support a couple of reptiles.

I've budgeted for about 2k a month (up to if really needed) but I'm looking for something quite small and basic that will get me into reptile keeping.

I'm not a huge fan of things like leopard geckos as they seem really bland. I quite like frogs and toads but I know it can be tough getting it right with a lot of them.

I'm thinking of getting either a small breed of snake, corn snake or a small gecko of some sort.

Does anyone have any recommendations on what to start with? Bonus points if they are vibrantly coloured.

Nothing venomous or particularly choppy please! I've got a kid so I'd rather keep the house safe if it all went wrong!

Before bed on Monday night my bp's thermostat broke, it was already half broken and my new one was on the way, came in yesterday, however I had to do something quick so I put a blanket on, unfortunately it dropped to 66, and he was feeling pretty cold in the morning, but still very responsive, even flicking his tongue, I then added a couple extra blankets. I gave him a makeshift hot water bottle, and ended up getting a real one delivered, as I did not want to leave the house with him in the condition he was in. Then the new thermostat arrived not long after, once I got it set up, it seemed to be working fine once I figured it out. However, I went to check on him one last time before bed, and the manual temp gauge (the permanent one attacthed to his tank) read at 101f, meanwhile the thermostat was reading 77f at highest. I immediately unplugged the whole system, and switched to back to the water bottle, currently I'm keeping a close eye in him to make sure he didn't get burned, as of right now, he does have a red belly, but his scales are starting to look lighter, plus the redness is consistent across his belly, so I think it might be a shed, rather than a burn, but I will take him to the vet as soon as I notice anything. I'm so very frustrated right now, I don't understand what happened, it seemed to be working fine, it even has an auto shut off when it reaches a certain degree, and restarts the temp, which it had done so I knew it was working.

I’m upgrading my beardie into a 4’ x 2’ x 2’ enclosure and would have her old one left. I’ll get the enclosure set up for a dryer environment as it’ll be right next to (on top or below) the 4’ one. I’ve been looking at an african fire skink- all my research tells me that the smaller enclosure is perfect for them. But what other skinks would also thrive in this type of enclosure?

A dry, 50 gal, 36” x 18” x 18”, front opening enclosure with a metal mesh top.

Hello. I’m hoping to get some advice/recommendations.

Sorry if this is long but I feel the details are important. I’ve done some random internet searching to get ideas, but most of the “easiest pet” articles seem like rubbish to me.

I read through the sticky post before posting here, which helped, but I’m hoping to hear about the experience of others.

My daughter has desperately wanted a pet for a few years now. As a kid my family had a lot of different pets, but never reptiles. I’ve always enjoyed fish and at one point had a couple dozen aquariums in my house. I like to make sure I understand care requirements before taking on the responsibility of caring for another living being.

Since having a family our cats got old and passed on when my kids were younger. The only pets we have are a few fish. We have no desire to get another cat or a dog as we are enjoying a break from furry pets for a bit. I think fish are the best pet but my kids haven’t bought into that yet.

My daughter has wanted some sort of pet for a long time and recently developed the idea of a Leopard gecko. I am making her do some research while I also look into the details.

It would be ideal to have a pet that we could occasionally leave alone for a week or a long weekend without worrying about food. I don’t want snakes because my daughter barely likes the idea of feeding mealworms to something. I know she’d not be on board with a snake diet. The preferred pet should tolerate if not enjoy some handling/interaction.

I looked at Blue tongued skinks after reading the sticky and other than size, I feel like they might be a better option than a gecko in some aspects.

I realize a lot of reptiles have certain requirements for humidity, temperature, etc… While I am fully planning to help/assume most responsibilities, I would like something my daughter could learn to care for and take on increasing responsibility (still with adult supervision) as she becomes more comfortable. Anything critical to well being we would definitely do together.

So the question, what suggestions would people have (reptilian or otherwise) for a pet that doesn’t get too large (would not need an enclosure larger than a medium-sized aquarium - although flexible here), would tolerate/enjoy some interaction, doesn’t eat furry food, and could be left “alone,” or at least go for a week or so without being fed? Also, my daughter would probably tell you it needs to be “cute” and isn’t a fish.

Maybe there are some good candidates, maybe reptiles aren’t for us. I’m looking forward to the ideas and suggestions. Thanks for reading!

Edited to clarify I/an adult would fully be involved in care of the animal, while it would be important that it’s not overly difficult for a preteen to take on increasing responsibility as she learns. Also, I realize the “wish list” may require some compromises, but I’m also not very familiar with reptiles, which is why I’m here trying to educate myself.

I think it might be an angle. At one point I kept 7 off them. But the tail and face are throwing me off. We used to have a ton of angles in the yard, but then our spider be gone/ mosquito spraying company changed their formulation. They've been fired for a couple years now and lizards are returning. Anyway, this guy was in the house on my mom's side table next to her TV chair. It was a near thing saving him from the dogs.

Anyway, it's 30 degrees out right now and I do have some stuff to work with. Heck I even have media to grow flightless fruit flies in. But what I need most is an id and some advice.
Forgot to add the pics lol. Working on it.

Pic so it does not get lost. As the title said sometimes I hate nature . Now this is because i recently went to my local pet store for some feeders , and I saw a recent surrender. It was a giant day gecko , very skinny but not totally gone still eating . What set this one from the others was it came up to me kind as a butterfly. I held it for 10 minutes and when it was to be adoptable I was it's future home . But the reason this was so tragic was it was a retired breeder , came from this very store with a complete bioactive setup , so not like a stupid impulse buy. It had 3 clutches then was not making more eggs , so she was surrendered at the store . But unfortunately she did not make it . It just pisses me off me off that you use the nicest day gecko ever for eggs then leave it die since you messed up , now I get why they say don't breed ! Thanks for letting me rant

Do not buy from the morph market shop or pet store! They lie about their reptiles they are all either sick or wild caught. I bought a tortoise who died in a week of getting it from there of a respiratory infection. it had parasites and the guy has no idea about the reptiles he is selling. They have been flagged for selling sick cats! Just get a more trustable shop their cheap pets are cheap for a reason, and if you're looking for a reptile near canton go to satoo in Cleveland it's way better and more trustable!

I got a 12 by 12 by 18 for really cheap but now I don't know what to put in it I'm thinking mourning geckos but I'm having a hard time finding stuff on how big of an enclosure they would need I've also read they are social and like having a friends is that big enough for two if not are they okay on there own or is the cage too small for one? Is there another small gecko that could go in there if mourning geckos can't?

I just wanna know which one is an easier option in the long term. From experience, dogs are NIGHTMARES with legs.

So for the past four going on five years ive owned two leopard geckos (D.G. And Slayer) but i feel like i dont pay any attention to them and my one little buddy Slayer who’s 8 years old is prone to getting sick and needs time and care but my other pal D.G who’s also 8 years old is a normal fellow and hes healthy. Im 16 and i feel like I should rehome them to someone who can provide more care and attention than i do especially since i am going to have to start working soon. I do have family who could take care of them for me while im at work but i feel as though they deserve someone who can give them a better habitat and home over all since i cant provide that much room for them. Its a tough decision as i originally got then from someone who couldt take care of them, but they are just too much work for me and i want to give then a better home for the better portion of their life. Slayer i have to take to the vet first as hes been relatively small his whole life and over the past two year became very skinny and this is also part of the reason i feel as though i cant give him enough attention. His eye has stuck shed the vet can help take care of, but for the mean time i need to consider this extremely sad option. I wanted to ask some of you guys what you think and what you think i should do. This isnt because I dont love these little guys because i really do, and that why i want to rehome them so they can live the best life they can since they’re already 8 years old. Please give me some advice guys!!

was on vacation in the florida keys and this super friendly house gecko hung out on my back for a good 30-45 min before jumping away i just thought it was adorable 😭😭

Hola, hoy saque a mi iguana al sol pero me di cuánta que tiene un dedo inchado y nosé que te go que hacer alguien que me ayude.

I green house from ikea i never used was thinking of modifying it to be an interesting looking enclosure. It's not very big so my guess is a small gecko it has gaps when fully closed I'm working on figuring out how to deal with so I know mourning geckos are not an option because they can easily escape. It is 17 3/4W 8 3/4 depth 13 3/4 high. The bottom is not attached is the biggest issue with it. The bottom is metal I was thinking using the reptile safe silicone to attach it to the rest.

We usually use the Halogen Heat and light, but I mistakenly grabbed the golden sun colored lamp as well (It was my intention to buy 2 of the same to have it on hand for the next bulb change). Should have been paying closer attention, but they were stacked one behind the other 🤦‍♀️Can anyone explain to me what the differences are and advise if the golden sun will be suitable for a ball python?