My first reptile

[Forensick]

I am looking at getting a lizard, but i am unsure as to which type i should get.
i really like water dragons, but.... i don't exactly have the space for like an 8 foot tank.
i do really like the "jungle" looking tanks with the large amount of water at the bottom, rock wall at the back, lots of green.
so i am wondering if you guys could recomend a lizard...
(something that will do fine in a 3-4foot tank.

cheers

 

[Chris1]

get a beardy!

 

[Forensick]

i didnt think beardies were that into water?

how big do they get...
how many could i keep in a 3-4foot tank?

 

[slither]

get a beardie mate they are awesome

 

[nickamon]

Depending on where you live, it's likely that you'll need a reptile keeper's licence. Check with your state government, and get a list of animals that you'd be allowed to keep on a beginner's licence. If you live in the ACT, you are allowed to keep bearded dragons, shinglebacks and bluetongues without a licence. If I were to keep a larger lizard, I'd go for a bearded dragon, they are real characters.

 

[hornet]

if you want a watery tank, get a green tree frog, or if you are willing to ditch the water but still wanna keep the green get a southern angle headed dragon, beardies dont suit the sort of setup you want

 

[Forensick]

eh, not really a fan of the frogs... (i though of it)

is it possible to do it with like a "pond" setup in the tank at the cooler end?
the care sheets said they like to soak

 

[dragons75]

Change the setup get a Beardy.

 

[hornet]

nah, the only things that will like the amount of water you want are gft and ewds, just get rid of the water and get a southern angle headed dragon

 

[Chris1]

nah, beardies dont like wet conditions,....that was just a suggestion fro the amount of space u have.

mine are 44 and 49cms long, (including tails) they can get up to 60cms.

 

[Forensick]

beardies are cool....

b ut i have never really seen a "pretty" enclosure

---i like it to look pretty, seeing as they take prime positions in my lounge

 

[inthegrass]

their might be a legless lizard going cheap pm natty.
cheers.

 

[MannyM]

If you want an enclosure which has a water based feature, then have a look at some Eastern Water Dragons.

Keep in mind, any enclosure with water in it has its fair share of upkeep.

 

[hornet]

in his first post he stated he doesnt have to room for an adult water dragon

 

[Forensick]

yeah, i don't think a lizard that can grow to a metre long (incl tail) would be happy in a 4 foot tank...

i decided on the southern angle head, then went to print out my licence stuff, and it is on the advanced licence! yay :cry:

so i think i'll go the beardie.... on the bright side, least the enclosure will be cheaper.


however,
in setting the tank up, can i make it LOOK jungley, but still make it suitable for the beardie?
or is that just pushing it to far?

 

[hornet]

go for one of the smaller dragons, beats beardies on looks, get some central netteds, they can be picked up very cheap

 

[Aslan]

Mate you can make the enclosure LOOK however you like - the large amount of water was the only problem with your previous idea...

 

[Forensick]

some of those smaller dragons only live for a couple of years....
thats no good for me...
pets dying always hits me very hard

 

[hornet]

i think centrals can live 6-7years

 

[Forensick]

hmmm, must have been the other one you showed me...