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 #465826


StevenFristsnake
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 I want a lizard

Ive had a fat tail in the past but for some reason it died right now i have a burmese python and he is in great health but i want anther lizard i live in The United States (Florida) and i want advice what lizard to get what size cage i should get what they need to have a good life what to feed them and how, when, how many hours of light to give them and how big do they get?


Any Help at all well be appreciated ~ Steve
09/03/05  07:35pm

 #465862


FatTail1Cooter2
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   Message To: StevenFristsnake   In reference to Message Id: 465826


 I want a lizard

Well do you want something that is low maintence an inexspensive or do you want something that reguires more attention and will cost a lot? A leopard gecko or crested gecko are both low maintence and inexspensive and are very entertaing. If you want something that is more personable and difficult a bearded dragon is great.
09/03/05  07:50pm

 #465978


Joshsnakeman
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   Message To: FatTail1Cooter2   In reference to Message Id: 465862


 I want a lizard

when you decide what type of lizard you will get, make sure you do lots of research too. Read lots of care sheets and articles and read a couple good books about the species.

How big of a cage are you willing to buy for it? Do you have a reptile vet for yearly checkups?



09/03/05  09:24pm

 #466141


StevenFristsnake
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   Message To: Joshsnakeman   In reference to Message Id: 465978


 I want a lizard

I am going to get about a 10 gallon tank for it See i got a 20 gallon tank but theres 2 turtles in it so as soon as my sister gets a new tank ill have it in a 20 gallon tank but for the start a 10 gallon tank and i do not have a vet yet for them i need to get one tho and how much money are we talking about??? like how much does it cost to maintain a breaded dragon i dont think its the food thats much money what is it?? i have about 100 $ for the things i need not counting the lizard and i already got the heat light thanks for advice answer back
09/03/05  11:58pm

 #466168


StevenFristsnake
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   Message To: StevenFristsnake   In reference to Message Id: 466141


 I want a lizard

And when you feed any lizard how should u do it? drop 1 cricket in at a time, or drop like 10 or 12 in and leave them for a weak or 2 im not sure
09/04/05  12:12am

 #466617


Xanadu
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   Message To: StevenFristsnake   In reference to Message Id: 466168


 I want a lizard

If you’re getting a 10 gallon tank, how about a Viper Gecko? I have two of them and they are very sweet and easy to take care of. Here’s a photo of them...they’re about 4 months old



09/04/05  01:06pm

 #467289


Joshsnakeman
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   Message To: Xanadu   In reference to Message Id: 466617


 I want a lizard

for a ten gallon, your options are limited. Easy to care for lizards would be leopard geckos, pictus geckos, viper geckos, curly tailed lizards (although a 15 gallon is better), um there are a few more but i cant remember them off the top of my head.

Vet checkups usually cost between 20-50$.

For feeding, feed as many food items as the lizard will eat in an hour or so. Feed every day. And feed a variety of food items.
09/04/05  10:02pm

 #469611


Breeder
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   Message To: Xanadu   In reference to Message Id: 466617


 I want a lizard

Rizzo and frenchie are adorable!!!Saw them on site
09/06/05  05:31pm

 #469825


KrazyKelli
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   Message To: Breeder   In reference to Message Id: 469611


 I want a lizard

if you only have 100 bucks, look into something other than a reptile for now. Lizards can be extremely expensive. There’s the 50 to 60 dollar vet trip (that’s with the fecal test included), the 10 dollar thermometer/humidometer, the food expenses, the tank condition expenses (2 to 3 hides, one of htem a moist hide, substrate (no sand or dirt for a leo... Instead use papertowel, repticarpet, tile, or shelfliner), the lighting (which you said you already have, do you have the right wattage bulb, though?), the vitamins and calcium you need to dust the food with, the water dish... I know I’m forgetting something.

Then there’s the 30 to 60 dollar leo... Which is what I’d recommend for a 10 gallon tank. One leopard gecko.


A bearded dragon is a beginner lizard but takes WAY more than 100 bucks to pay for everything. Sides that, you can’t fit an adult beardie in a 20 gallon tank.. They get Huge. A leo + tank + stuff in tank + vet visit would cost you over 120 bucks total. And you can’t skimp out on stuff.. the tank needs to be set up an entire week before you get the lizard so it doesn’t stress out.


On another note, quarenteen the new reptile a room away from your other ones to keep from transmitting parasites or deseases.. quarenteening should be upwards of 1 to 3 months or more.



Like I said, if you only have so much cash, just use it for the future of your one snake, not another lizard. Only when you KNOW you’ve got about 200 to 300 some extra dollars to spare should you consider getting yourself another lizard.
09/06/05  07:43pm

 #469859


StevenFristsnake
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   Message To: KrazyKelli   In reference to Message Id: 469825


 I want a lizard

Ok thanks for the advice that sounds like alot of work see i got my snake because my friend was going to let him out because he has to go to college now so i got all snake cage light hafe log all that stuff so once i get more money ill look into more thanks
09/06/05  08:01pm

 #469888


Xanadu
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   Message To: StevenFristsnake   In reference to Message Id: 469859


 I want a lizard

Breeder, did you stumble onto that album site, or did you find it in my profile? Just curious...Thanks, I’m glad you think they’re cute. They’re so docile, and Frenchie is a chow hound!!



09/06/05  08:16pm

 #470893


Breeder
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   Message To: Xanadu   In reference to Message Id: 469888


 I want a lizard

Your profile and i’m gonna probably get six of them
09/07/05  08:10pm

 #470900


Breeder
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   Message To: Breeder   In reference to Message Id: 470893


 I want a lizard


Frenchie top Rizzo bottom. Where did you get the names?
09/07/05  08:13pm

 #473061


Xanadu
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   Message To: Breeder   In reference to Message Id: 470900


 I want a lizard

Breeder, My most favorite movie is Grease. I adore Olivia Newton-John...That’s where I got the name. My dog’s name is Sandy. I want to change the Vipers’ names, though. Funny you should ask about their names. I’d like something different..I was looking at a list of names I found on the Leo forum. I have wittled the list down to these..
Stitch
Topsy
Turvey
Annox
Fenix
Nuka
I’m still getting to know them, I may wait and see how their personalities progress.

That’s sooo cool that you’re getting six of them. Are you going to breed them? I’m really enjoying mine..they’re absolutely lovely!! Let me know how you like them...or have you had them before??
09/09/05  06:34pm

 #478721


Derick
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   Message To: StevenFristsnake   In reference to Message Id: 465826


  what u should do

u should get 50 gallon tank at least i have a 5 gallon tank for my fire belled newt and a 30 gallon tank for my box turtle when u get this email me at see ua
09/14/05  06:41pm


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