With millions of reptiles being kept as pets here in the UK they are rapidly becoming one of the nation’s most loved types of pet. Whilst they may not be the cuddliest of animals, reptiles and particularly lizards provide joy to millions. With so many types of lizard available however, choosing one can be difficult, which is why we’re presenting the 5 most popular pet lizards:
The Bearded Dragon
Much less scary than the name implies, the Bearded Dragon is still one of the most popular pet lizards available. The Bearded Dragon can grow to around 60 cm and as such you will need a fairly large terrarium when housing one. The bearded dragon can however be expensive to keep and because of its mixed, omnivore diet (both insects and vegetables), can be troublesome to look after for more inexperienced reptile owner.
The Blue Tongued Skink
The blue tongued skink is certainly an interesting looking beast and like the bearded dragon can grow to the fairly large size of 60cm or more. These skinks are quite docile animals, like the bearded dragon, meaning that regular handling is possible. Blue tongued skins can live for 20 years so buying one is certainly a lengthy investment of time and money.
The Green Iguana
There are numerous types of iguana that make good pets, with the green iguana arguably the most popular. Iguanas can grow to considerable lengths, so it is important to have a terrarium that will hold them comfortably. Green Iguanas are herbivores and eat their greens, taking the hassle of raising live feed away from the owner.
Leopard Gecko
There are a wide variety of different geckos available although the distinctive colouration and pattern of the leopard gecko make it a popular pet. Geckos are relatively small meaning that a decent size terrarium can typically house a pair. Their easygoing nature makes them fun to handle and their diet should be made up of insects. As nocturnal animals, geckos are pretty inactive during the day, which can mean you pets are most active when you have gone to bed.
Carolina Anole
These anoles are relatively small at around 15cm; they should however be kept in groups with a solitary male and 2 or 3 accompanying females, meaning that your terrarium size should be similar to that for housing 2 geckos. Anoles are not the keenest of lizards to be handled and one of the more low maintenance options on the list.
These 5 lizards are just some of the popular varieties available on the market. If you are interested in keeping a lizard remember that our staff offers advice and guidance on a range of reptile related issues.
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