Lizards for Sale

The variety of lizards available for sale is amazing. Some lizards are widely available as captive-bred specimens while others are still relatively new in the pet industry. Whichever species you decide to work with, we hope you enjoy the rewarding challenge of keeping a lizard as a pet. 

Deciding which Lizard to Buy

As a reptile keeper, there is a certain thrill to buying a challenging lizard for sale and rejoicing with each success you have in advancing your knowledge of your new pet lizard. It is good though to know what lies ahead so that you can decide if you are up to the commitment.

• How long will the lizard live?
• How big will the lizard get as an adult?
• What kind of enclosure will the lizard require throughout its life?
• What kind of environment is the lizard from?
• What does the lizard eat? How often does it need to be fed?
• Can the lizard be easily handled?

Top 5 Lizards for Sale for Beginners

Lizards are a lot of fun and if you are a beginning reptile keeper, here are the best lizards to start with. They are hardy, captive-bred specimens that make good pets and do not get very big.

• Bearded Dragons
• Leopard Geckos
• Common Brown and Green Anoles
• Blue Tongue Skinks
• Chinese Water Dragons

Providing Sunlight for Your Lizard

If your pet lizard is active during the day in its natural environment, you will have to simulate the beneficial rays of sunlight. These beneficial rays are called UV lighting for short. Did you know:

• Just as with plants, a simple light bulb will not be adaquate for your pet lizard.
• Lizards require sunlight to properly digest their food.
• Lizards require sunlight for proper bone health.
• Setting the cage near a window is not adequate because the window blocks these beneficial UV rays from entering the room.

Mixing Different Species of Lizards

Many reptile keepers want to explore the challenges of setting up a suitable environment for multiple species of lizards (and other animals) to co-exist. We understand this desire but it requires a tremendous amount of knowledge, research and ongoing experimentation. We only recommend that experienced reptile keepers tackle this challenge. Also, if you ask for our advice in this area, we always recommend that you not mix species. Just to get you started, here is why:

• Multiple species will require a much larger terrarium to successfully co-habitate in.
• Smaller lizards often become food for a larger lizards.
• Different lizard species have different resistances to bugs and viruses.
• Lizards may become stressed, territorial or present other undesirable traits from seeing other lizards.
• One lizard may be a better hunter than others, dominating the available supply of crickets or other food items provided.