With over 6,000 species from which to choose, lizard fans can be easily overwhelmed! By reviewing the various Lizard Groups, you’ll be able to get a general idea of what to expect in terms of lifestyle, size, and care needs. For example, folks interested in a “typical lizard” – an alert, moderately-sized, daytime predator – will find interesting choices among the Swifts and Spiny Lizards. If you live in a temperate region and want keep pet-heating costs to a reasonable level (not that most reptile folks are considered by others to be “reasonable”!), then a Wall Lizard may be advisable. Night Owls can search the Geckos Group for nocturnal species, while experienced keepers who long for a large (or giant!), intelligent pet can focus on the Monitors.
With over 6,000 species from which to choose, lizard fans can be easily overwhelmed! By reviewing the various Lizard Groups, you’ll be able to get a general idea of what to expect in terms of lifestyle, size, and care needs. For example, folks interested in a “typical lizard” – an alert, moderately-sized, daytime predator – will find interesting choices among the Swifts and Spiny Lizards. If you live in a temperate region and want keep pet-heating costs to a reasonable level (not that most reptile folks are considered by others to be “reasonable”!), then a Wall Lizard may be advisable. Night Owls can search the Geckos Group for nocturnal species, while experienced keepers who long for a large (or giant!), intelligent pet can focus on the Monitors.
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