Aquatic lizard for a 60 gallon?

[KRSwop1]

I'm considering getting a lizard for one of my tanks. I want something that is semi aquatic and wont outgrow a 60 gallon, and the more crocadilian looking the better. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

 

[varanio]

crocodile skink or a chinese alligator lizard, but i think that 60 might be snug for it.

 

[KRSwop1]

I was looking into the chinese alligator lizards, but I couldn't find much info on them. Aren't they cites restricted?

 

[SimonL]

Shinisaurus crocodilurus is majorly threatened due to restricted habitat...and illegal to collect for the pet trade I do believe. Anyone ever seen them for sale?

Caiman lizards (Dracaena sp, yes like the plant) are an aquatic lizard, but far too large for a 60 (and expensive to boot).

 

[KRSwop1]

That's what I thought too.

 

[Weylin]

Is there anything else.. ?

I too would love to get an aquatic lizard..

 

[guppy]

Some of the basalisk lizards are also semi aquatic but again require more room.

 

[malawi haps]

about 10 times what a 60 gallon is ,that would be suitible for their water container though.

 

[wild caught]

caiman lizards are about $2000, and need a huge setup, and i think they only eat snails, anyone know anymore on theese guys?

and chinese croc lizards can be bought captive bred, but are expensive. theres an article on them in the reptiles magazine. we have 2 at the zoo i intern at, really cool lizards

 

[dirtyblacksocks]

caimen, think it's spelled caymen but not sure. They'll eat just about anything if you get em' young and teach em'. Wild caught specimins are a different story.