The 10 BEST Pet Lizards (in my opinion)

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

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[@stevepompei3694]

Uromastyx! Ps hows your dragon, i rescued one that had that eye bulge like yours, turned out to be an aneurysm, poor guy, his last 2 years he had to have custom blood thinners daily after vet said theres nothing she could do, broke my heart but he had 2 more loving years with us.

[@___Lucas.]

I have had a leopard gecko for about seven months and I agree with you they are amazing and I don’t think it’s legal for people to think they’re boring 😀

[@amykhi]

Mine for whatever reason doesn’t like being handled. But he will follow my finger outside the glass, and accepts food from my finger. Many people only want one just to hold and touch it, which is still cool, but there’s so much more to them than that!

[@___Lucas.]

@@amykhi first off same mine won’t let me handle him. but second my ants name is Amy McKenna! or it was before she got married.

[@geckosarecute6304]

I know right! They are so cute and not boring! Yesterday I opened her door and got greeted by her. She climbed on my hand. Unfortunately I couldn't hold her since I got a new tattoo on my arm. But she was chilling in my hand instead. Cute Leo's they are!! TuT

[@410d8]

Leopard geckos are definitely some of the rewarding reptiles to have hands down mine Always come up to the tank that’s how I kno he wants to come out.

[@darkye_]

Eh, it depends

[@follielafemme]

Thank you for including that these animals can be found from rescues and rehoming. I think a lot of people don’t think about that when thinking about getting a reptile. I got mine from a rescue.

[@carriewilliford1225]

I full heartedly agree with everything you say about bearded dragons. They are very expensive and somewhat time consuming (if you want to do it right) but in the end I couldn’t ask for a more personable and adorable creature.

[@cherylj7460]

Great video! We get to watch each species doing different things. And I appreciate that you mention their diets and enclosures.

[@6strings735]

Nicely presented. The Peters Banded skink and/or the Fire skink have been on my radar if I ever make the leap into other lizards (besides my Leopard gecko I mean.) Appreciate you showing those species. I had no idea they would take food off of tongs like that. Your fire skink was actually following you.

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Yeah it took a while but now my fire skink comes out whenever I open the doors, especially at night!!

[@catielarrison2162]

I love when my cave geckos climb upside down on the screen! Little climbers, so cute!

[@samanthaunger8143]

3/4 of my lizards made the list and I whole heartedly agree with these! The best is seeing the different personalities in each species. My AFT is seriously shy but so sweet and like a treat when I get to interact with him. My crestie is an absolute maniac but probably my favorite to handle and I love that he’s out at night. My beardie is the scaley puppy dog of the house. She has such a laid back personality but she requires a lot of attention. Very important that you stress the research part of owning a lizard. Took me an entire year of researching until i felt confident bringing in my beardie. They are definitely not beginner reptiles but SO worth it. IMO best pet lizard there is ❤️

[@yuzu8610]

I’ve had a leopard gecko for 2 years and I love him so much ! What I love about them is that their personality really varies from gecko to gecko, they’re all different and unique. Mine is always super active in the evening and loves to see me and to be handled, he has so much energy he loves going out of his terrarium. Literally everyone that meets my leopard gecko Rango, ( even people who don’t really like reptiles ) always fall in love immediately with him and his cute smile. I 100% agree leopard geckos are incredible pets and good for beginners !

[@lyssjoylynn7885]

My fire skink Binx passed away last year and he was the absolute sweetest boy and would lay on my chest in the sun by my pool. He loved being hand fed and would crawl up my arm out of his cage to fall asleep on my chest. He has a little grave outside of my house and I miss him everyday ❤️

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

So sorry for your loss :(

[@amandapogge6945]

When I was younger (before the kids😂) I had reptiles. Red tail boas, water dragons, a Schneider skink, and a fire skink. I don't know if you can even find Schneider skink anymore, but he was awesome! I recently got back into the community and was looking at either a bearded dragon or a leopard gecko. I made the leap with my sweet little leopard gecko, Thor and our whole family is enjoying him immensely! 🦎❤️

[@Darwink123]

I LOVE how you save the best for last❤❤🐊🐊

[@kerseykrewzoo]

Some of my favorite reptiles that weren’t on your list are emerald swifts (males are beautifully colored, females less so but still awesome) and mourning geckos (parthenogenic, lay multiple 2 egg clutches once adults and adorable to watch them explore their environment). My bahaman anoles are awesome to watch as well. They run fast, jump high and far, and will devour any insect that they can get their mouths on. Thanks for a great video. I love seeing your reptiles in action. ☺️

[@GeekyGeckoCreations]

Yes! Leopard geckos!

[@Kay_Reptiles_]

Great list! I wish I could have one of each of those that would make me happy!

[@MrDanigga]

Thank you for showing me the leopard geckos the different kind because me and my mom was wondering what our leopard gecko

[@Jicexzei]

Hi Jessica ! U make me very happy with your videos and yesterday my leopard gecko passed away :(( and u really help to distract me :)) thank you

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

I’m so sorry :(

[@Jicexzei]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends thank you :)))

[@N.Sniper]

For me the best pet lizard is the RANKIN'S DRAGON also known as PYGMY BEARDED DRAGON. I have them as my first lizards (not my first reptiles though, that are pond sliders I still have). They are the only other species of bearded dragon available in captivity besides the central bearded dragon. But many people never heard of them. They have similar character to central beardies but are about the size of a Leopard gecko. They are social animals so cohab very well (they live in small groups in the wild). I have a pair and I love them so much. They are great if you find a regular beardie to be to big but want something to handle that is day active and has the bearded dragon personality in a smaller package. I personally also think they look better compared to regular beardies. I do not like skinks because the appearance of having no neck and having those small limbs (sausage with small legs just doesn't do it for me :) ), but I do love the look of the crocodile skink, probably because It doesn't really look like a skink. Mainly like the white eyed variant. But I would never get them because they are not for handling and are often hidden. :( My future wishes are to one day get Australian Eastern Water Dragons (seen video's of how interactive even wild ones are, and they look amazing) and Armadillo Girdled Lizards (because tiny Ankylosaurus :) ). Other animals high on my wish list are Frilled Dragons and Ackie Monitors.

[@janlvll5486]

My favorite is the bearded dragon, I have one and I love her so much!

[@asherwhittecur3479]

Nice choices ❤❤

[@andersschmich8600]

I'm hoping to get a blue tongue skink in the next next year... whats your opinion of pink tongue skinks or Cuban false chameleons? Those are also on my potential list.

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Pink tongues are harder to care for than BTS from what I’ve heard. I don’t know much about Cuban false chameleons!

[@andersschmich8600]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends That's what I have heard too, which is probably why I'll go for the blue tongue, pink tongues just seem a little more unique.

[@___Lucas.]

Love the content

[@lorie5429]

We have 45 species and only have 4 of what you recommend. Want to add some but waiting for the space.

[@amberlewis5602]

I love Leo’s there so cute sadly mine has to have a simple cage and I can’t put new things. In it or move things around Because after a week of having him I noticed he’s blind he has very bit of vision but not much he’s completely blind in his left eye so he can’t have new things or as cool as ur enclosure he just gets a mat two huts and a water bowl and a light

[@Kenny-jg8ld]

Just subscribed but getting through all the Content luv the videos, 👍

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Thanks so much!!

[@Kenny-jg8ld]

Love the frog videos Im thinking about getting a few Whites tree frogs

[@ChantalsCritters]

Great list

[@lane2699]

Glad I saw this video on my recommended cause when I clicked it said I was unsubscribed for some reason

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Oh gosh thank you!

[@alvincole9551]

Love your animals.

[@justinvanderwende]

You’re a little cutie pie and I love your pets 😘

[@Laz3rCat95]

What about Emerald Tree Skinks? Saw them on Clint's Reptiles channel they look like they'd be great too!

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

I don’t have any but would love them someday!

[@havonjrjones4165]

​@JessicasAnimalFriendi love bearded dragons so much I love my baby boy to lots of attention

[@havonjrjones4165]

​@@JessicasAnimalFriendsI like u Jessica thanks for supporting bearded dragons I have a boy one he still growing

[@jgonz1986]

I love my leopard gecko. I have also had a ball python. So I dare to say that the leopard gecko is the ball python of the snake world. They do not have much activity. I do love when I see here walking from one side of her enclosure to the other but even feeding isn't that fun. I would say that a bearded dragon is a great lizard that is interactive and you get great interaction with. One day I will have another bearded dragon. I do however enjoy my leopard gecko though.

[@breaunasreptileworld]

Your such a great reptile mama

[@gigikiniy5873]

i have a question, any advice would be much appreciated! so, i have 2 female leopard geckos, housed in separate tanks. when i got them, one was significantly bigger than the other. the smaller one was extremely skittish which i just assumed was because it was very young and unfamiliar with me. as they grew older, i gave it time, id put my hand in the vivs and mads sure i made slow movements, they see me feed them, i talk to them everyday so they know my voice. ive had them for around 8 months by now. the one that was larger when i bought it is completely fine and can be handled great with no issues at all. the one that was smaller STILL to this day is scared. ive gotten her okay with my hand being in the tank, and she will even sit on my hand and let me pet her somewhat, but anytime i even try to lift my hand up, or shift it in any way that would involve me moving her, she bolts. i dont know what to do. she should be used to me by now and ive done absolutely everything ive seen online to do, and have been consistent with it. she’s just about if not fully grown by now, but still i have made the bare minimum in progress and am at a complete loss as to why. any tips, suggestions, anything? i dont know what to do at this point.

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Please watch my video about cohabbing leos

[@ElizabethRizzo-gy9od]

When do they often bite?

[@xiaoranmo7308]

The tip of your reptile tweezers is not cover with rubber, is this ok for lizard to bit? Thanks

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Yes it’s fine

[@debbiegeraets7361]

I have a wonderful Quirky bearded dragon. I’m wondering what the two things are that you’re feeding him in this video

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

One of the things was repashy grub pie. I can’t remember what other clips I included, maybe one of him eating hornworms? Dubia roaches?

[@ipkb]

Hello, I have a question. I recently purchased a 2 months old leopard gecko. It is living in a plastic breeder box. I am thinking of upgrading the enclosure to a 2 feet long. Is it a good idea or will this stress the gecko?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

This is a good idea!

[@abilou21]

Anyone who thinks leopard geckos are boring clearly doesn't actually take the time to interact with them. My baby is honestly hilarious, he's cheeky and sassy. Sometimes he's cuddly and sometimes he wants only world domination. And he's only just turned 1!

[@rachelaleece]

I lost my fat tail recently and I’m so shaken up 😢

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

I’m so so so sorry

[@pamelagamache3746]

My leopard gecko chirps when he crawls on me

[@JackieFuckingChan]

Curw

[@justineleitao]

Can you elaborate on why leachies aren't a beginner reptile? Is it because of their temperament or the size commitment, cost or something else? From what I've heard they're the same difficulty to care for as other new caledonians aside from their personalities so I'm just curious!

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

It’s just the size of the enclosure and the reptile! I think if you have experience with new cals already & you have the knowledge that leachie’s can bite you, you’re fine!

[@Bekz715]

What are you feeding Franklin? Besides the bugs obviously. Just curious.

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Like what is his regular diet? He eats mostly greens- turnip, mustard, collard, escarole, endive, etc.

[@Bekz715]

No he's eating something brown in the video. Was curious to what it was.

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

@@Bekz715 repashy grub pie

[@Bekz715]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends oh. Did not even realize that is what that looked like. I keep meaning to get some to try on my babies.

[@amykhi]

Where u feeding ure crested gecko pill bugs? Can u do that?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

My cresties occasionally get insects such as Dubia roaches, black soldier fly larvae, mealworms, wax worms, and hornworms. I think you are referencing me feeding Rue a dubia

[@evelinaresare9985]

Is it possible to contact you somehow for little help with crested gecko? Just an information

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Email or Patreon!

[@briannamcafee417]

I just got a leopard gecko on Saturday and we have a heat lamp for him which they told us we need to keep on for 12 hours and off for 12 hours and to keep the temp between 70-90 degrees however the temp somehow always exceeds that within the 12 hour time period. What am i doing wrong? What can i do about this temp issue? Also if you have any extra tips that would be super helpful!

[@Lana-dk2ie]

Maybe you can get a heatmat instead, and connect a thermostat? That issue seems like somethings wrong with the lamp. You can probably get a new one too. You can watch more of her videos to learn more about heating 4 leos too!!

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Use a thermostat or a dimmer to control temperature or try a lower wattage bulb, I recommend a deep heat projector left on 24/7

[@briannamcafee417]

@@Lana-dk2ie will do thank you !!!

[@briannamcafee417]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends thank you so much!

[@SohiHien]

You likely have too high of a wattage for the bulb, one heat bulb doesn't work for everyone. The wattage of the bulb will depend of how high you need your temps, size of the tank, distance to the basking spots, temperature of the room the tank is in etc. All heating devices bulbs or mats all should be on a thermostat to avoid the temperatures getting too high. If you are turning all heat off at night you should make sure that the tank isn't getting too cold at night with 0 heat sources. They need enough heat at night too! I really suggest you do some more research, it seems like maybe you did not do enough or were given some bad advice.

[@havonjrjones4165]

I love my bearded dragon hes chill still uh baby but he knows me well i love Bearded dragons not till i glt my first one

[@rachelaleece]

Omggg Roku because he’s a 🔥 skink 🥺🥺🥺

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Yesss!

[@havonjrjones4165]

Yup Bearded dragons are not for beginners they need lots of fruits veggies bugs and calcium powder be prepared i have one hes still growing but yes they are lots of care so many people get bearded dragons not knowing how to take care of them then they end up wit mtb

[@cherylj7460]

Are some of your geckos housed with others?

[@JessicasAnimalFriends]

Nope they’re all housed alone

[@cherylj7460]

@@JessicasAnimalFriends oh. I was hoping that this species got along in captivity. Is there any lizard that can be housed with others?

[@luwildy]

I want a leachi so bad

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@antxonitxo]

love the "in my opinion" in the tittle. #correctnessexcess! Nice merch, BTW

[@Kenny-jg8ld]

Who ever the guy was who didn't think this woman was worth it is a total idiot, she' is a stunner, your loss dude, lol, love the content 🙏

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

They only rescue skinks?! Uhhh, racist! 😂