Ideal for beginners; easy care and management; nocturnal, ground-based; requires a minimum 10-gallon tank; soak in lukewarm water weekly; diet includes crickets and worms.
Bearded Dragon:
Friendly and calm; suitable for handling; needs a 55-75 gallon tank; requires specific temperature ranges (80-85°F during the day, 65-70°F at night); omnivorous diet with insects and vegetables.
Crested Gecko:
Unique and low-maintenance; requires a minimum 20-gallon tank; thrives in vertical environments; lifespan of 15-20 years; diet includes live insects and needs calcium dusting.
African Fat-tailed Gecko:
Peaceful and easy to manage; minimum 10-gallon tank; requires a natural habitat with moisture absorption; insectivorous diet with protein-rich insects.
Blue-tongue Skink:
Popular among beginners; medium-sized (20-25 inches); omnivorous diet including fruits, vegetables, and insects; needs a suitable enclosure with hiding spots.
Green Anole:
Affordable and small; insectivorous, requires daily feeding of high-protein insects; fragile, not ideal for handling; short lifespan of up to seven years.
Water Dragon:
Harmless and friendly with handling; needs a habitat that supports climbing and moisture; omnivorous diet including insects and vegetables.
Uromastyx:
Adaptable to dry climates; spiny tail feature; lifespan of 15-20 years; diet includes fruits, vegetables, and occasional insects; requires high heat and UV radiation.
Tokay Gecko:
Nocturnal with vibrant colors; can be aggressive but calms with interaction; needs a minimum 20-gallon tank with climbing features; high-protein insect diet.
Chameleon:
Known for color-changing ability; complex care needs including ventilated enclosure and humidity monitoring; insectivorous diet requiring calcium dusting.