Reptiles as Pets

 Such unusual pets require no less attention and care than, for example, the usual cats or dogs.

 Reptiles are an ancient group of terrestrial vertebrates that originate from ancestors - the most ancient dinosaurs.
 

If some time ago, exotic reptiles as pets caused delight, and even fear in someone, now you rarely surprise anyone with such pets.

Today we will talk about what types of reptiles will feel great in a city apartment and fit under the concept of a favorite "pet".

 Numerous breeders and pet shops offer various reptiles for sale:

Lizards,
Turtles,
Serpent,
Iguana,
Chameleons,
Varanov,
Geckos,
And even crocodiles.
 Unfortunately, due to the affordable sale of these exotic animals, many breeders do not bother to study the conditions of keeping such a pet, and as a result, the animals do not receive proper care and die.

 Characteristic features of reptiles:

The habitat is land.
The body is covered with scales.
Well developed vision compared to other senses.
Internal fertilization and the ability to lay eggs.
A mature individual capable of life emerges from the egg.
The presence of a chest, complex structure of the lungs.
 So, let's take a closer look at each type.

Lizards
 reptile as a petScientists have divided all lizards into 6 orders, each of which has about 30 families.

 Kinds:

Skink
Iguana
Gecko
Fusiform
Worm-like
Monitors 

All lizards have a long body, tenacious legs. The color varies depending on the species, from bright green to brown.

 Lizards are kept at home in terrariums, where a heat and light source (incandescent lamp and UV lamp) and ventilation are installed. There must be a division into "warm" and "cool" zones in the terrarium.

 Take care of the acquisition of soil, vegetation and stones.

 In most cases, lizards like to be alone, so this animal is not suitable for a family with a small child.
 

The vast majority of lizards are predators, except for the herbivorous iguana.

 Be sure to monitor the quality of the water in the drinker, remove food debris daily.

Snakes
 Perhaps, of all types of exotic creatures for home keeping, snakes remain the most popular.
Before you take such a crucial step and put a snake in your apartment, you must weigh the pros and cons. The average lifespan of a snake is 10 years, so you need to be confident in your abilities and have practical knowledge in order to provide proper care for the snake.
 

As you know, snakes are predators, so you have to coolly feed them live rodents, which not every person can do.

 Beginners should start garden snakes, they can be fed with fish and worms, because they are unpretentious.

Chameleons
 A truly amazing animal - the chameleon amazes with its appearance and the ability to change color. Chameleons are common in the tropics and not all types are suitable for home keeping.

 If you want to get yourself such an unusual pet, get the Yemeni species. This chameleon lives in Saudi Arabia, can reach a length of up to 60 cm. Providing optimal conditions for this creature is not easy, but possible: it is important to monitor the temperature and humidity in the terrarium, avoid drafts and follow the correct diet.

 So, if you've made the decision to have an exotic pet at home, think twice. You should familiarize yourself with the diet and conditions of a particular animal prior to purchase.