Keeping a reptile may be one of the interesting things you want to do. But before you run into a pet store in Broken Arrow or catch one yourself, understand first what reptile pets are and evaluate if you can manage to keep them as pets. Adult reptiles are known for a body covered with…
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Did you know that Village Vet Animal Clinic in Broken Arrow, OK has been treating exotic pets for over 30 years? Exotic pets are reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish, pocket pets (hamsters, hedgehogs, guinea pigs) and some other species of mammals.
Reptiles are one of our favorite species and we often see turtles, lizards and snakes in our veterinary practice.
What reptiles make great pets? Village Vet Animal Clinic has some suggestions for you.
Here are some of the reptiles that we think make very good pets –
- Leopard Gecko – small lizards that are easy to handle and live well in in small tanks.
- Bearded Dragon – docile lizard that is easy to handle and needs UV lighting.
- Iguana – large, aggressive lizard only for experienced handlers.
- Chameleon – a reptile known for being able to mimic the color of their surroundings.
- Corn Snake – a docile snake that is great for beginners.
- Ball Python – Docile but large snake that can grow up to 5 feet long.
- Red Eared Slider – turtles are not as easy to raise as you might think and require a pet owner willing to make a long term commitment.
Read more about these and other reptile pets in this article.
“What Makes the Best Reptile Pets in Broken Arrow”
As with all exotic pets, raise only captive bred reptiles. Those that come from the wild experience a lot of stress when captured and kept in cages or tanks. They may even die because of so much stress. Reptiles from the wild are also more likely to harbor parasites and/or organisms that might cause disease.