Reptiles can make excellent pets, but sometimes inexperienced owners are overwhelmed when they realize how expensive and difficult some reptiles are to care for. Unfortunately, owners often return home from pet stores with impulse purchases, and without first researching proper care of their new reptile, they can end up surprised and unprepared when they find out what it really takes to care for their pets, in both time and cost. Unmet expectations and lack of knowledge about care can result in a bad experience for the owner and can ultimately be fatal for the reptile.

Some reptiles are poor choices for beginners, often due to diet or environmental needs or an unwieldy adult size. However, there are some readily available reptiles that are good for beginners. These animals are relatively low maintenance, compared to other reptiles, but they still need a significant investment in proper equipment up front. As always, do thorough research before deciding on one of these pets and get your enclosure set up before bringing home your new pet.

At Whitie’s PETS we carry, Lizards, Snakes, Turtles & Tortoises, Frogs & Toads, Newts & Salamanders, Scorpions, Tarantulas and other spiders, Millipedes, Centipedes and Cockroaches.