Reptiles as pets

Well, I've always been interested in reptiles every since I was a young child. I didn't actually get to keep any as pets though until I lived on my own. My feelings? Reptiles are very complicated pets- they look easy, but they aren't because they require very specific enviornments. If a child is interested in having a reptile for a pet the parent(s) must also be interested too because they will need to be involved in the care, purchase of food and other items and vet care expenses as well. I've only got two box turtles right now, but at one time I had 9 lizards plus the turtles (that's over a period of 15 years of so, and that was the max I had at once). So to answer your question I don't think there is anything wrong with keeping reptiles as pets, but a person should do some research before they purchase one, and if it's for a child an adult must be involved or else the reptile pet probably won't be cared for as well as it should be.

Well...to tell you the truth, i don't like snakes at all. In the bible, they are serpent...and evil...i would rather have a pet dog at home than to have one snake...Yucks!

They can be suitable for the right person/family. As another poster already stated, they are not as easy to care for as some might think. I'm sure, because you've owned them, that you have done the research, so you know what type of environment, food, and care they need by now. I think if you enjoy them and can care for them properly, then they are suited for you!

i dont like reptiles as pets

I personally would never own a Snake as a pet, but I see nothing wrong with lizards. They actually are interesting creatures to watch.

I think a lot of people buy pets without researching how to care for them properly and what they need (habitat, temperature conditions, etc). If parents are responsible and teach the child about animal care, then I think it's fine. Children can learn so much from watching parents be responsible!

I feel that if the pet is safe and the child enjoys the pet, then, what's the problem. I think people think that wreptiles are unsuitable because most people think replies are 'icky'. They are probably ignorant about reptiles. I had a friend once who had her living room lined with fish tanks with all kinds of reptiles. She had turtles, lizards, frogs, and other things of that nature. I had a turtle once that grew to be ten inches across. I built him a cement pond in the yard, with waterfalls and plants and tunnels where he could hide. When 'Thomas' got too big, and in need of other turtles, we took him to a very large pond at the library. In the summer you can see him and all his friend sunning themsleves on a long log that floats there all year round. I'm sure he is happy there.

for children they are not suitable pets due to the fact that they require a very steady hand when being handled and they require alot of constant attention and accurate temperatures, humidity, and feeding schedules. They are an enormous amout of responsibility and should only be adopted by reptile lovers that are willing to spend the next 20 -25 years devoted to this one pet. Iguannas also die very easily and the length that these pets grow can be up to 9 feet long.

I think thay are fine as pets but reptiles do require alot more care than a dog or cat I think. Not necessarily attention, but their requirements for life are very specific and they can easily die if those are not met.

I have been breeding snakes for 5 years, and my 3 year old, has a pet snake, as do I. First, I think it's fantastic that you're open enough to allow your son to have one. I don't see any problem with it. It opens children up to a "different" side of not only, the pet world, but the animal world too. Reptiles can make simply awesome pets. I think it's good for people to experience animals beyond the basic cat and dog. I really think, people find them not suitable, more out of fear than anything else. There are more dog attacks every year, than domestic snake attacks. And for the most part, most snakes owned my people as pets, they are not going to kill, or ravage you. Anyone owning a snake big enough to be deadly, usually has quite a bit of experience in the reptile field.

I had a ball python as a pet, and he was great. The only bad thing was that I felt kind of guilty about feeding him mice. Poor cute mice. But it's what my snake needs to be healthy.

we have had lizzards and crabs, frogs and snakes. The kids love them like the dogs.

Reptiles Are Fine As Pets They Are Not As Cuddley But They Are Fine

I can't imagine myself having a snake or lizard as my pet. I am afraid of them. I only have a dog. And her name is Angel.

Snakes are big NO NO in my house. We often see the snake with poison outside our house when we work on our yard so snakes are not allowed. Lizard will be okay as long as they stay in their cage.

I wouldn't want one in my house.

I think it's ok to have a reptile pet if you really like it. I wouldn't though... what if you have a huge crocodile in your house and one day it would eat you? :S

no.i dont like reptiles.they can b kept.but not at my place.sorry.

of course they are good hunters cats.

ohhh i love snakes