Exotic Lizards for Beginners

Exotic Lizards for Beginners
Lizards are animals that possess a seductive, exotic beauty. Happily, for their admirers, lizards are begeing increasingly easier to find as pets. Let yourself fall under their charm. Contrary to what one may think, the lizard is an extremely delicate reptile requiring a high level of care. It is important to always watch over him making sure that he is provided with an abundance of high quality food and fresh water at all times. In addition, the lizard's terrarium must be created to resemble as closely as possible, his natural habitat.At the moment, many different species of lizards exist on the market.
What type of specimen would make a good pet for you ?
Begin your exotic journey by adopting a small to medium sized lizard with a mild temperament. The green anolis, the leopard gecko and the bearded dragon are all interesting possibilities.
Demystifying Lizards!
The green anolis is a small reptile measuring between 15 and 20 centimeters on average and is relatively easy to take care of. This is why they are so popular! What's more, if you dislike the idea of touching lizards, the green anolis is for you as his fragile body cannot support a lot of manipulation. In general, he is simply a wonderful subject of observation. In fact, he can transform from a clear green to a dark brown color depending on the climate, stress or simply because of a mood swing. In captivity, this lizard has a life span of three years. The leopard gecko is a reptile that rarely grows longer than 22 centimeters. His docile nature allows him to be fondled with ease. Frequent caressing is therefore encouraged and you can also carry him on your shoulder without a problem. The color of these lizards varies anywhere from creamy white to yellowy beige with black spots. Leopard geckos can live up to 20 years or longer in captivity. The bearded dragon gets its name from the spiny-jawed pocket under his neck. On average, he can easily grow to be 50 centimeters long. What's most interesting is that he is rarely afraid of human beings. This species can live to be eight years old.

Acquiring a Healthy Reptile.
Never buy a lizard on a whim. Take the time to examine his physical condition in the pet store. First, check his sides, his pelvis, and the under side of his tale. Each of these areas should be quite fleshy, indicating that the lizard has been well fed. Also, make sure to verify that there is no swelling, bumps or deformities on his body. It is equally important to ensure that his scales are straight and untattered. If the lizard drools or has lesions in or around his mouth, it is best to choose a different one. As well, his eyes must be bright and clear, his nostrils dry and his anus should be clean. Never forget that a lizard is not an animal that can be tamed. He can adapt himself to your presence and will allow you to caress him, but he will always remain very independent.
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