Aquatic Lizards/Reptiles

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sheajared

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What are some semi-aquatic reptiles? I want a predator that will take to the water every once and a while and swim. I would prefer a lizard or crocadilia species. Enclosure size is NOT an issue, no matter how big. Just to give you am idea of what im looking for, I've been looking at water monitors, cuvier dwarf caiman and snapping turtle.

ANY ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks.
 
sheajared said:
What are some semi-aquatic reptiles? I want a predator that will take to the water every once and a while and swim. I would prefer a lizard or crocadilia species. Enclosure size is NOT an issue, no matter how big. Just to give you am idea of what im looking for, I've been looking at water monitors, cuvier dwarf caiman and snapping turtle.

ANY ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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What do you have for prior experience with reptiles?

Also, snapping turtles tend to spend the vast majority of their time in water rather than on land.
 
Only experience I have with reptiles is my snapping turtle, I had a Florida snapping turtle but sold it after about 6 months because I wanted fish. But this time I really want to get a long term pet.

I know snapping turtles are mostly aquatic, which I would actually prefer. The more aquatic the animal is, the better.
 
sheajared said:
Only experience I have with reptiles is my snapping turtle, I had a Florida snapping turtle but sold it after about 6 months because I wanted fish. But this time I really want to get a long term pet.

I know snapping turtles are mostly aquatic, which I would actually prefer. The more aquatic the animal is, the better.
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I'd say that another snapping turtle (common or alligator) would fit the bill quite well for you then. I had a common snapper for a few years before it attempted to "borrow" my dad's finger thereby resulting in me having to rehome it. They're definitely easy to keep and are very undemanding yet very interesting & personable animals; mine eventually learned that I was the one who fed it and was pretty tame for me, but it unfortunately didn't respond to others that way.
 
Caiman ftw but u got to realise these are life long pets that have attitudes. not exactly beginner pets though and need space. I guess ill suggest snapper for ur needs.

A good build for a caiman is under the name monster has begun in the media lounge
 
A cheap reptile that i find really likes the water is a columbian tegu, mine has a habit of jumping in my fish tank and eating my expensive fish. You could also get a water snake or even a caiman lizard but they tend to be pricey. What ever you get make sure you do your research before getting them.
 
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