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Tired Anon
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Actually, Bearded dragons can be quite intelligent, for a reptile that is. Mine chooses a single place to use the potty, as well as understand when you speak his name (achieved by calling it, walking into the room and handing him food). I hate seeing people belittle these lovely lizards, especially since I've met and owned several who have the most enjoyable and mellow personalities.
Now, there are numerous sites on the web for information regarding care, feeding, etc. and you need to read them before even considering buying one. You need the time and patience to handle one on a regular basis as well, so that it becomes socialized.
You don't want an iguana, mostly because they are temperamental little shits and will get Large, something a beginner probably wouldn't be able to handle.
In this case, I recommend a Leopard Gecko, the best starter lizard for the beginning reptile enthusiast. They are easy to maintain and care for, small, and don't require as much as other varieties of reptiles.
Lizards to stay away from for beginners: Basilisk Iguana Monitors (any species) perhaps more, though it's a little late for me to list them all off..
These three are, to say the least, very popular now, especially along the west coast. But, sadly, retards want to get their hands on the biggest, baddest, and most exotic looking lizard they can get, and the poor things are the ones suffering in the end.
tl;dr If you are unsure of whether you are capable of caring for the lizard, or have never had one before, LURK, for the love of raptor jesus, read your materials before you purchase, and make sure you have all the equipment ready for it.
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