Gopher tortoise. King cobra. Chinese crocodile lizard. Hawksbill turtle. About Reptiles. Latest Reptile Videos. Which Animals Hibernate? When you think of hibernation, bears and groundhogs slumbering throughout the winter likely come to mind.
However, furry creatures aren't the only animals that hibernate, it doesn't just happen in the winter, and they're not actually sleeping. During summer, some animals including reptiles and amphibians enter estivation, a period of extended torpor that occurs in hot months. Geckos 1. Glass Lizards 1. Fence Lizards 1. Racerunners 1. Pit Vipers 4. Egg-laying Harmless Snakes Live-bearing Harmless Snakes Softshells 2.
Snapping Turtles 2. They make great beginner reptiles because they live easily with few problems and are full of energy and personality. Gargoyle Geckos are closely related to the extremely popular Crested Gecko and also come from New Caledonia. They resemble the Crested Gecko with their large, slitted-eyes, but lack the spiny eyelashes which Crested Geckos are so well-known for. With similar care and husbandry requirements as the Crested Gecko e.
They will likely try to escape when being handled. The first Monitor on our list, the Savannah is a less popular choice when it comes to monitors, as they are a bit bigger and can be less docile than the Ackies Monitor 11 on our list.
This does not mean, however, that they do not make a good beginner lizard. These African savannah natives are large pets, but like the Ackies, are still smaller than other monitors, reaching 2.
They require housing large enough to accommodate their large size. Being both strong and smart, their enclosure needs to be well built to keep them from escaping. These reptiles also like to dig, so they will need a substrate that allows for this.
Savannah Monitors eat mice, insects and other invertebrates. Like the Ackies Monitor, the Savannah is one of the more easily tamable monitors , and they can become very docile with regular, gentle handling.
They have a slender, small body and only grow to 8 inches in size from snout to vent. They may not be very big, but they should have a gallon tank to accommodate their tail length, fast movements, and high energy levels.
They need lots of leaves and branches in their enclosure, as their habitat in the wild is most commonly trees and forgery! Naturally gentle and easy-going, they are the perfect pet lizard for beginners looking to keep a small species in a well-decorated tank.
Though popular as pets, they do not always have the best time adjusting to life in captivity. These pets require lots of special care to help them feel safe in captivity. Many beginners take on the responsibility of housing Chameleons, but they must understand the responsibility of caring for an easily stressed species. They are native to Africa, but like many species, are rapidly disappearing with deforestation.
Many in the pet trade are wild-caught, and so should be avoided by beginners. Chameleons are not aggressive to their owners, but are extremely shy and have little in the ways of defending themselves. Any handling stresses them. They vary widely in their size, depending on the species, ranging from 1 inch.
For some beginner hobbyists, they can make a good first pet because of their docile nature. However, they are much harder to care for than other reptiles on this list.
They are known for their spines on their tail which they use to protect themselves from predators. They have a carnivorous diet that includes mostly insects and the occasional pinky mouse. However, some potential owners are concerned by their large size.
They are larger than most reptiles on this list, ranging from inches long. But, they are smaller than most other monitors. They are known to like their basking spots very hot, but their lighting and humidity requirements are relatively simple.
Mostly green in color, they earn their name from the gold specks that develop on their dorsal side. They are a small lizard, averaging about 5 to 6 inches, but they should still have a gallon tank with lots of logs and branches to hide in.
This will accommodate their shy nature. These branches will also allow them to enjoy their love of climbing. What keeps some beginner reptile keepers from adopting this species is that they stress very easily and their skin tears easily.
These lizards do best as a display pets with limited handling. They are suited to beginners who wish to learn about caring for a lizard without interacting with them very much.
There are several species of water dragons; the most common for beginners are the Chinese and Australian water dragons. Chinese Water Dragons are typically more popular than Australians. Water Dragons require large enclosures, closely regulated temperatures and a mostly insectivore diet, with some leafy vegetables. One thing that is more difficult about caring for a water dragon is that they require very high humidity.
Smaller than most water dragons, they must be socialized from an early age to become accustomed to handling. Once socialized, they are typically very friendly and enjoy handling. There are over 3, species of snakes, and 18 families, but most can be separated into 5 main groups Turtles and Tortoises There are turtle and tortoise species and they come in all sizes, from giant Leatherback Sea Turtles that can get over 7 feet long and weigh over 1, lbs, to the speckled tortoise that only gets 4 inches long and weighs up to 5.
Certain species of both turtles and tortoises make great pets. Tortoises are very smart and can actually learn their name.
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