'Need small low maintenance iguana/lizard'

Courtney (1) from The South -

I am thinking about getting a lizard or iguana for my classroom. I need it to be fairly cheap and low maintenance since it is out of pocket and will be a project with my 4th graders. Any suggestions to get me started?

Comment #1 gwes from OC -

Iguanas seem like they become VERY high maintenance. I would look toward a different pet.

Comment #2 annymouns (71.126.26.45) -

I agree that iguannas are pretty high maintenance. Especially due to the fact they they can reach lengths of 5-6 feet including the tail at which point a tank is not appropriate.

If you are insistent on a lizard for a pet however, you may want to consider a Leopard Lizard, reaching only 12 inches or so, come in a variety of vibrant colors, are extremely docile and low maintenance.

Alternatively, you may also consider the green anole lizard reaching on 4-6 inches or so. A little flighty (may not be to partial to much handling) but not because they are agressive, on the contrary they are extremely docile, low maintenance and with time many can become quite friendly. Good luck!!

Comment #3 snakelover from ask me -

I have an iguana named mika that I have since she was a hatchling. They are not really the best pet for a classroom. Right now I just paid over $200 for a custom cage. She is well over 3 feet from snout to tail. I wouldn't give her up for the world but I would pick something a little more kid friendly for a classroom. Once full grown an iguana a whip from an iguana's tail packs a sting.

Comment #4 tokay from tokay village -

Leopard geckos will make decent pets but remember that if the kids are too rough with the tails they can break off. They will regrow but it will not be like the original.

You could always get a green anole. They are fairly cheap and don't require nearly as much as an iguana. Plus they don't grow large either.

Comment #5 young buck (24.159.60.51) -

Yo im looking for a small lizard for a pet what kind should i get

Comment #6 LOL (141.151.15.202) - Fri May 16 07:16:21 2008

Should I get a Tokay gecko I hear they are cheep

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