Reptile for a 10g

[Kolton13]

I need a reptile for a 10 gallon tank, and I want one that I can handle with no problems, a very big thing is a lot is forbidden because my parents are very strict on what I can get. I think my only 2 options are a frog or a newt. Any ideas for them? I like pac man frog of pixie frog,

 

[MatteoTheEnder22]

Pacman frogs I say a 20 gallon but you wouldnt really be able too hold it because its can dehydrate also I dont think there are any lizards that are handleable that can live in a 10 gallon if you are okay with a 20 or 30 gallon maybe you could get a leopard gecko, african fat-tailed gecko, crested gecko, maybe a panther gecko, hope this helps.

 

[Kolton13]

Pacman frogs I say a 20 gallon but you wouldnt really be able too hold it because its can dehydrate also I dont think there are any lizards that are handleable that can live in a 10 gallon if you are okay with a 20 or 30 gallon maybe you could get a leopard gecko, african fat-tailed gecko, crested gecko, maybe a panther gecko, hope this helps.

I make sure my terrarium is nice, so if I hold him for like 10 minutes I think he’ll be fine. What I’m worried about with them is their skin is fragile. I can’t really do lizards and don’t really like leopard geckos or fat tailed geckos. Thanks for the reply!

 

[Kolton13]

Nice and moist accidentally deleted that

 

[MatteoTheEnder22]

Well I think your good then but remember you cant hold it like every day I recommend every 2 days and if anything if you want something similar too a lizard but more like a fish get newt or salamander. Also salamanders are mostly terrestrial species (exceptions Axolotls,hellbenders,giant chinese salamander,etc) and newts spend the majority of their time underwater some species are even fully aquatic.

 

[Hendre]

10 gallons seems too small for most frogs and critters. Would maybe use it for a terrarium, can grow your aquatic plants in a humid environment out of water.

 

[Raka]

I would go to the pet store and hold a frog for about 10mins. See how enjoyable this really is. Maybe a insect or arachnid?

Reptiles as pets are my biggest regrets, not to mention will be my longest with 50+ years life expectancy on the ball python.

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

get a giant centipede get huge around 12-14" I messed around with centipedes they are cool just not for me

 

[TheBtchWhisperersWife]

Frogs and newts aren't reptiles, they're amphibians.

You can keep a leopard gecko perfectly healthy in a 10 gallon tank, though they might prefer a 20 long. Just be careful about heating it. You always want a warm end and a cool end. Leopard geckos are nocturnal, so they don't require UV lamps like some reptiles, they do require a balanced diet with calcium and vitamin D supplementation. You may be able to find some that accept pellet diets if you look for captive bred specimens.

 

[Kolton13]

I would go to the pet store and hold a frog for about 10mins. See how enjoyable this really is. Maybe a insect or arachnid?

Reptiles as pets are my biggest regrets, not to mention will be my longest with 50+ years life expectancy on the ball python.

I went to the petco near me and held a pac man frog and really enjoyed it. It didn’t jump and just sat there really. I like them a lot. I do wanna do a terrarium and get a pac man frog and maybe upgrade him when he gets bigger.