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Earhtworms ?!?

What do you think is the best starter lizard?

  • Leopard Gecko

    Votes: 17 81.0%

  • Crested Gecko

    Votes: 3 14.3%

  • Bearded Dragon

    Votes: 1 4.8%

  • Uromastyx

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
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A friend of mine said that you could feed earthworms to leos. Is that ok? I never thought of earthworms as a food source because i thought they were mainly dirt, lol. What do you think? Is it ok to feed them earthworms?
 
Earthworms produce a lot of mucus...I wouldn't use them. And I picked crested geckos as a starter lizard becayse they thrive without special lighting or heating. Pretty easy to feed too.
 
I picked cresteds as well... the no heat thing really makes it easy. Now if you're looking to eventually get into more advanced lizards then leos might be better, simply because it provides lot of expereince dealing with lighting and heating issues.

I would avoid earthworms too. They're probably OK but I don't really want to be first to try. They seems a little slimey.
 
I wouldn't use earthworms either...just think about that dirt inside them...yuck. Heh just stick to the crickets, (thats what I feed mine and he loves em'. =3) or what you know to feed them.

As for the best starting gecko...I think a crested gecko would be the best choice. I'm sure It would be easier to take care of than the uromastyx and the beardie. x.x
 
I picked Crested Gecko as well. They are a bit easier than Leopard Geckos beacuse they don't require as much heat and feeding them is so easy.
 
Also, if you're doing it to teach your kids about lizards, beardies may be better if you can afford the food and heat. They're so much more sociable than the others, especially with kids. Can you imagine a 7 year old trying to hold a crested... lol Jump... Flop... Jump. lol.
 
Milwaukee Reptiles said:
Also, if you're doing it to teach your kids about lizards, beardies may be better if you can afford the food and heat. They're so much more sociable than the others, especially with kids. Can you imagine a 7 year old trying to hold a crested... lol Jump... Flop... Jump. lol.
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LMAO!!!!!! :rofl:
 
LOL at that. I have kept reptiles for much of the last 40 years or so (mostly snakes) but just recently got my very first beardies. They are really neat little animals, I must say. And that they are diurnal makes them fun for a first timer. My only concern is the need for a large enclosure and for fresh greens daily as far as being a good "starter lizard". Buying a week's worth of crickets (or a month's worth of mealies) for a leo and throwing them in once every day or two is a lot easier.
 
That's what I mean. They are good "introduction" lizards. Meaning someone with experience caring for lizards could care for the beardies, but use them to introduce others to the lizard world. Still not recommending that they be the first you ever keep, but they do make a great lizard for getting people interested in the hobby.
 
I agree with Brian, I'm all for the beardies, if you can afford the upkeep that is. They are lots of fun, and a great animal to use to get into breeding, not much care is necessary in taking care of the eggs, and the hatchlings are awesome.
 
I think leopard geckos are the best for beginners. Once you get the heat and light down its just routine unless you breed. Feeding is easier cause with cresteds you dont know exactly how much they are eating and if they even are. Cresteds have to be misted too. That makes it a little more work. GO LEOS!
I have no experience with bearded dragons but they sound great. I was at my friends pet store once and two little babies were hanging onto the sill of the sliding door looking at me!!! Too cute.
 
Earthworms=Yuck-LOL
I would go one step further for a good beginner lizard
A Blue Tonger Skink
A very gentle and hardy lizard with fairly easy care
They can eat canned dog food along with greens and insects
They are not hyper at all and I think that would make them a good learner lizard for children
I just got a female for the male that I have had for 5 years and I look forward to seeing live birth in lizards in the future

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