General Discussion

I've been thinking about getting some kind of lizard lately but I'm not too sure on what would be a good idea.
I was thinking of getting a leopard gecko, but after doing some research on them, I think I'll wait (GOSH I HAD NO IDEA THEY COULD LIVE TO BE 20 YEARS OLD)

So uhhh yea
I'm kinda stumped now.

Any suggestions??

@insomniacHyena

What's mostly throwing you off about the leopard gecko? It's longevitiy?
I know leopard geckos are meant to be the easiest starter reptile but if you're against them may I recommend a green anole?
They're very very very adorable and mostly inexpensive as far as reptiles go. although god knows reptiles are never actually 'inexpensive'
I had one when I was growing up and I absolutely loved him.
They live between 5 and 10 years.
They need about a 20g aquarium but they really like climbing so I'd recommend something bigger and taller.
They don't get very big - maybe about 7 or 8 inches?

Some care sheets say you can keep multiple green anoles together but I was taught that only applies to females. If you plan on getting a male, only get one.

Here's some care sheets maybe?
here
here
and here

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I second the suggestion for starting out with a green anole. I owned two and they were awesome and also super easy to care for.

I would NOT recommend a bearded dragon as a starter lizard. Their health can be delicate at times, especially while young.

Leopard Gecko!
They are one of the best starter lizards, ever! I love my little girl to death.

@Cyndaquil Yea. I have yet to go off to college and all that and I wouldn't wanna have to leave the gecko behind or have to get rid of it if the college didn't allow pets on campus. (I'd totally get one other wise.) @Dragon ((pointing you here bc yea))

@NovaLovesFrogs@Davesprites And if all you guys are saying that green anoles are the best starter pets for me, then I think thats what I'll try to go with! Thanks guys! ((AND THANKS @CYNDAQUIL FOR THOSE CARE SHEETS)

@insomniacHyena
Just don't get two males and keep them in the same tank. Whether or not they fight, the young/weaker one can end up dying off.

Females seem to get along with each other alright as long as you don't crowd them.

Good luck!

@insomniacHyena

You're very very welcome!
And good luck, I just know you'll love your future anole.

@NovaLovesFrogs I know! I wasn't planning on doing that either way, so I think I'm good there! (I knew that the two guy lizards would fight. Don't remember where i learned it buuut uh yea :0) And thanks!

@Cyndaquil Thank you!!