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The lizard world is as diverse as it gets; these reptiles range in size from the giant Komodo dragon down to the tiny dwarf gecko.

Caring for Monitor Lizards
Who said dinosaurs were extinct? Tyrannosaurus-Rex, Raptors, Stegosaurus ,and Pterodactyls almost seem as mystical as dragons, right? Well, what if I tell you there is a huge dragon and dino community in the exotic animal trade? Well, you can't exactly head to your nearest T-Rex breeder in your area, but you can find their closest ancestors nestling up in peoples' homes. And no, I'm not talking about those wildlife rescuers who share their home with crocodiles rehabilitating them for the wild, but ordinary people. You'd be surprised how many people keep these dragons and dinos. I'm talking bearded dragons, a huge variety of monitor lizards, Caiman lizards, iguanas, and the list goes on. According to the RSPCA, the number of reptiles and amphibians kept in the UK is between 1.3-7 million. It is hard to estimate a more accurate number for these animals as most do not require a dangerous animal license and are bred for personal hobby, not commercially, and are therefore, not accounted for.
By Ellie Tierney7 years ago in Petlife
'Taming' Your Savannah Monitor
This is my 4-month-old savannah monitor, Pablo. I got this guy (girl) when she was just a couple weeks old from the North of England and had her brought back to Central Scotland to join my family. I already had the vivarium and equipment ready before getting her as I already have reptiles and spare equipment. I will be doing a savannah monitor care article so if there are any questions about my set up and routine, hopefully they should all be answered there.
By Ellie Tierney7 years ago in Petlife
Leopard Gecko Care
Tank Temperature The tank heating should be roughly 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the cool side should be around 73 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to keep a watch on the temperature to make sure it is not too cold, nor too warm for the gecko.
By Taylor-Rae Boudreau8 years ago in Petlife
Bearded Dragon Care
Basics Bearded dragons, or Pogona, are one of the most popular pet lizards around. Their docile nature makes them great pets for kids, teens, and adults!
By Briana Bayles8 years ago in Petlife
Leopard Gecko Care
Leopard Geckos, or Eublepharis macularius, are one of the most popular pet lizards around. This is no doubt due to their docile nature, ease of care, and relatively cheap enclosure set-up.
By Briana Bayles8 years ago in Petlife
Animal Care: Iguanas
When you hear the name iguana, you probably think of these large, green lizards crawling around the Miami, Florida area. As true as that is, there is much more to these beautiful creatures, with them making fantastic pets. Sure, they aren't cuddly like dogs and cats, nor are they very social, but they are very interesting, and make for great conversation starters. When people tend to ask "What kind of pets do you have?" and you answer that you have an iguana, that alone may raise a few eyebrows and cause a few questions asked. So, what goes into caring for these long lizards?
By Sage Fear8 years ago in Petlife