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I recently gave away my iguana, Torque, because I lost my job and couldn't constantly buy fresh veggies for him. though its going to be awhile before i get another reptile, i can decide on which ones i wanna get.

Any suggestions? I like bigger lizards, or medium ones. I hate having real small animals. I can't get a turtle in this state(New Jersey) and I can't get a snake big enough to eat my cat.

pic related, but not of my old iguana. he was around that size.
>> Anonymous
If you can keep an iguana in good condition, then it's a fair bet you could handle a beardie.

Say no to the Varanids. People think they can handle monitors. Truth is most can't.
>> Anonymous
you couldnt afford fresh veg?do u live in a mud hut or something.you dont deserve another one,you might give that one away too.
>> Anonymous
Iguanas have a large variety of foods and can become costly.
and before someone says something along the lines of, "then why did you get it", my aunt gave me the iguana after she was basically killing it.
Feeding it crickets, 5 gallon tank, poor heating, etc.
>> Anonymous
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I recommend Uromastyx they are fairly easy to take care of and they come in lots of beautiful varieties if you keep them in good condition
>> Anonymous
>>47154
No.

I've got Uros in my collection, and they are NOT a beginnner lizard. Most found in pet stores are Mali Uromastyx-- U. dispar maliensis--and are wild-caught adults in poor health. Overstressed and often parasite-laden, you've a greater chance of them dying than anything.

They need UVA and UVB exposure, just like iguanas, and a basking area of 120 degrees fahrenheit. They eat veggies as well. Most won't drink from a water bowl, so spraying the tank a couple times a week to let them drink from the sides of the cage or the cage furniture is a must.

Think of them as mini-iguanas from a much hotter, drier climate. If someone couldn't handle an iguana, they don't need a Uro.
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Ever heard of dry iguana food? And how about some greens to grow in your window still? It's not that expencive if you just try. We have tomatoes, chili and some herbs growing and our iguana really likes chili leaves as a treat sometimes. And it's not that expencive to buy some greens from store, make a big patch and store in fridge and feed for a week. Just remember the nutritiens to go with the food. It's really much cheaper to feed an iguana then yourself. :p