Do yellow striped plated lizards make good pets?

Answer by  lopezh (82)

Yellow striped plated lizards require little maintenance. They are very calm animals so would be great for children. They eat bugs and fruit and like to swim.

Answer by  floman (53)

Yes, they make great pets because they are calm, and friendly lizards. They are easy to take care of and feed also. However, they are not recommended for beginners with pets since they can bite if they are threatened. You also need to keep your lizard well fed and give him a comfortable routine.

Answer by  mansi (521)

Plated lizards are timid by nature, which makes them easy to tame. They are calm and composed lizards, but, if threatened, they may bite. They make good pets and with as little as a dish of water, fruit, some insects, and a piece of wood to sit on.

Answer by  HKitten (39)

Yellow striped plated lizards, make great pets. They are easy, and inexpensive to maintain. Just make sure you handle your lizard on a daily basis, because they can become aggressive.

Answer by  matt42 (149)

They make great pets. The only bad thing i can say about them is that if their not handled on a regular basis they become aggressive.

Answer by  Katie (92)

Although not the easiest lizard for a beginner (most people feel leopard geckos are the easiest lizard to keep in captivity), yellow striped plated lizards do make good pets. They are docile, grow to about 18 inches, and eat mainly crickets and mealworms.

Answer by  Anonymous

I just got one! I love it. It just sits on my shouder while I go on doing what ever. It was very cheap, and feeding it is no prob. It looks great too.

Answer by  mrsmyers (474)

Yes they make great pets. They require very little maintence and are calm lizards that are great to have if you have children at home. There diet is simple and their temprament great what more could you ask for.

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Small and inexpensive to keep, they reportedly can make great pets. Provide the proper living conditions and diet along with daily attention in order to keep your pet happy.

Answer by  Teaberry (846)

Yes. They are easy to take care of, rather inexpensive, and are very calm. However, if you are new to having one of these, caution is recommended because the lizard can become aggressive and bite.

Answer by  Amy28 (47)

Reptiles make very good pets, but they require a lot of time and attention that beginners may be unprepared for. It is important to research before committing to this pet.

Answer by  maggie711 (285)

Owning a lizard requires a special temperament. There are heating and lighting conditions to consider for his/her comfort. Providing some exercise will keep you pet fit and healthy. Consideration should also be taken in his/her diet. If this is too much, skinning and broiling with a small amount of garlic makes for a tasty lizard sandwich.

Answer by  Ashton (229)

Yes! yellow striped plated lizards, make good pets. They are easy and less expensive to maintain but you should handle on dialy basis, otherwise they can easily become aggresive. Regarding about food, they take fruits, some insects, mealworms and some water. They need some piece of wood or some stones to sit on, where they feel comfortable.