Rep for 10 gal

[ThatKidCash]

I recently took down my 10 gal shrimp tank and wanted to get a reptile for it.
In the past I have grown out a Green Iguana to 4.5' and have had a pair of Leopard Geckos.
What should I look into?

 

[paul112]

There isn't much that can be recommended for such a small tank, maybe 1 or 2 anoles, or other small lizard, but most reptiles that you could house in that will only be temporary until they outgrow it. What are the dimensions?

Best,
Paul

 

[snakeguy101]

crested geckos, hognose snakes, red eye crocodile skinks, common musk turtles, etc would all do fine in a 10 gallon. At least for a majority of their life.

 

[Pazzoman]

Most frogs including darts and is you would like you could probably can get away with a leopard gecko...just not the giant morphs that i've heard about. (I know frogs are amphibians)

Snakeguy pretty much has it all covered

 

[ScatMan]

getting a good temperature gradient in a 10 gal is the hard part, they're just too small imo. i know it can be done successfully (like keeping a pair of oscars in a 55) but i don't recommend anything smaller than a 20 long for any reptile.

i'd go with a bug or frog for that sized tank.

 

[ThatKidCash]

Thanks for the responses guys, the 10 gal is 20" x 10 1/4" x 13".
Since Petco is running their $1/gal sale, I'll just go pick up a 40B.

 

[ScatMan]

good to hear, now you really opened up your options!

 

[Pazzoman]

Now where talking skinks, snakes, leopard geckos, uros....If I was I would just look for a cool looking reptile you would like and post it...as the list goes on and on for a tank of that size.

Also is the $1 per gallon rule for aquariums also?....I think they stop at 55 gallon...

 

[Natalie]

crested geckos, hognose snakes, red eye crocodile skinks, common musk turtles, etc would all do fine in a 10 gallon. At least for a majority of their life.

I agree except for the musk turtle. As adults, they should be in at least a 40g.

 

[snakeguy101]

for razorbacks, loggerheads, and mexican musks I agree but I have seen many commons do fine in a 10 for the first 3/4 of their life (when they hit the 5" mark) before an upgrade to a larger tank.