I'm interested in getting a pair of new lizards once the weather gets better. Right now I'm torn between two types: Two five-lined skinks (Eumeces fasciatus)
http://www.generalexotics.com/lizards-skinks-c-5_11/five-lined-skink-p-815
Or two eastern glass lizards (Ophisaurus ventralis)
http://www.generalexotics.com/lizards-other-lizards-c-5_16/eastern-glass-lizard-p-99
Right now the only cage I have immediately available is a 20 gallon. I have a blue land crab (Cardisoma guanhumi) in a 30 gallon but I plan on moving him to a 50 gallon at some point.
Also worth throwing out there: I plan on getting a pair of "rain frogs" (Breviceps adspersus) in the summer (That is when he said they'd be available)
http://www.generalexotics.com/frogs-other-frogs-c-1_4/african-burrowing-frog-adult-p-21
I point this out because if I use the 20 gallon for five-lined skinks then I'd probably end up needing another one for these frogs. On the other hand, if I got the legless lizards I'd need a new bigger tank (since the crab probably isn't going to be moving out any time soon).
I plan on buying from "Generalexotics.com" because, as far as I can tell, there have been no BAD reviews made about them that I could find. Almost ALL of the other online retailers that I came across (that have anywhere near this kind of variety) have a bit of smear associated with them.
Finally, here is my question. Which would you guys personally prefer? The legless lizards or five-lined skinks? I personally think that the legless lizards are more interested creatures, but I've also heard that they're not the most active or exciting of reptiles.
Oh yeah, and another question. Do any of you guys know any general care information? Do they prefer dry substrate or moist substrate? Do they need a UVB? Do they breed in captivity? etc.
In the future (at least a year from now) I plan on getting a baby red or Argentinian tegu and raising it into an adult. If I get very ambitious and lucky in the DISTANT future I may try to get my hands on a chinese alligator.
Thank you all for your help.
http://www.generalexotics.com/lizards-skinks-c-5_11/five-lined-skink-p-815
Or two eastern glass lizards (Ophisaurus ventralis)
http://www.generalexotics.com/lizards-other-lizards-c-5_16/eastern-glass-lizard-p-99
Right now the only cage I have immediately available is a 20 gallon. I have a blue land crab (Cardisoma guanhumi) in a 30 gallon but I plan on moving him to a 50 gallon at some point.
Also worth throwing out there: I plan on getting a pair of "rain frogs" (Breviceps adspersus) in the summer (That is when he said they'd be available)
http://www.generalexotics.com/frogs-other-frogs-c-1_4/african-burrowing-frog-adult-p-21
I point this out because if I use the 20 gallon for five-lined skinks then I'd probably end up needing another one for these frogs. On the other hand, if I got the legless lizards I'd need a new bigger tank (since the crab probably isn't going to be moving out any time soon).
I plan on buying from "Generalexotics.com" because, as far as I can tell, there have been no BAD reviews made about them that I could find. Almost ALL of the other online retailers that I came across (that have anywhere near this kind of variety) have a bit of smear associated with them.
Finally, here is my question. Which would you guys personally prefer? The legless lizards or five-lined skinks? I personally think that the legless lizards are more interested creatures, but I've also heard that they're not the most active or exciting of reptiles.
Oh yeah, and another question. Do any of you guys know any general care information? Do they prefer dry substrate or moist substrate? Do they need a UVB? Do they breed in captivity? etc.
In the future (at least a year from now) I plan on getting a baby red or Argentinian tegu and raising it into an adult. If I get very ambitious and lucky in the DISTANT future I may try to get my hands on a chinese alligator.
Thank you all for your help.