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 #477363


ILuvMyFrogs!
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 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

Hi there, I have got a 16 gallon long vivarium at approx:
89cm(long) x29cm(deep) x23cm(high)

I’m looking into getting a lizard which would be happy in this size tank. It is a melamine viv, with a glass front- so would not be suitable for a lizard which requires a very high humidity.

Can anyone recommend a lizard/s (Not a Leo, I already have one!) which could live happily in this size tank? Obviously I’m not just going to rush out & get one- I will do my research first!

P.s I’m not a newbie to all this- I’ve had reptiles ever since I can remember (I’m 21 now) So I know what reptiles require etc!
Thanks in advance,
Gem!



09/13/05  11:00am

 #477717


Sobedrummer007
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   Message To: ILuvMyFrogs!   In reference to Message Id: 477363


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

Most likely some sort of gecko. I would say a pictus gecko. Or some other sort of ground dwelling lizard like a helmeted gecko.
09/13/05  05:58pm

 #478240


ILuvMyFrogs!
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   Message To: Sobedrummer007   In reference to Message Id: 477717


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

Thanks, I’ll look into those! Any others anyone?!



09/14/05  05:32am

 #479578


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   Message To: ILuvMyFrogs!   In reference to Message Id: 478240


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

Please, anyone?!
09/15/05  03:47pm

 #479755


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   Message To: ILuvMyFrogs!   In reference to Message Id: 479578


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

Viper gecko, maybe a dune gecko. I don’t know if frog eyed geckos are terrestrial or not.
09/15/05  06:18pm

 #480337


Ferndalezoo
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   Message To: Sobedrummer007   In reference to Message Id: 479755


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

Frog eyes are terrestrial, but they require a deep substrate, something like 6 inches of (gasp) sand with the bottom half kept damp. I don’t think it would work in that type of enclosure.
09/16/05  08:33am

 #487672


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   Message To: Ferndalezoo   In reference to Message Id: 480337


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

viper gecko would work very well i believe
09/22/05  10:28pm

 #487706


KaRbINe
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   Message To: Wyvernwyrm   In reference to Message Id: 487672


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

crested gecko
09/22/05  10:58pm

 #489644


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   Message To: KaRbINe   In reference to Message Id: 487706


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

No, you can’t put a crested in there, a crested needs at least a 20 gallon tall.
09/25/05  12:00am

 #489654


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   Message To: Sobedrummer007   In reference to Message Id: 489644


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

I would suggest a fat-tail gecko. My husband got one for me for my birthday and I LOVE her. She is so sweet. the best 22nd birthday present a girl could ask for. She is very mellow. good luck!
09/25/05  12:13am

 #489810


ILuvMyFrogs!
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   Message To: Camoflauge Muffin   In reference to Message Id: 489654


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

Thanks for all the suggestions!



09/25/05  08:15am

 #493888


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   Message To: ILuvMyFrogs!   In reference to Message Id: 489810


 Spare 16 Gallon Vivarium... What Lizard should I get???

yes, all those would work, except cresties do tend to need more than that. I think you could very nicely put a couple anoles in there too:)
09/28/05  08:22pm


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