Pet Snake Vs Pet Lizard (Which Reptile Makes A Better Pet?)

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So you’ve decided to go the road less traveled and get a reptile as a pet. The next question is then deciding which species you want to bring home. Snakes and lizards are some of the most popular options when it comes to reptile companions. Both are fascinating in their own way with unique features that make them desirable animal companions. In this head to head showdown, we’ll compare a pet snake vs pet lizard to determine which reptile makes a better pet.

 

Why Choose a Pet Snake

If you’re looking for a pet that’s as low maintenance as possible, a snake is hard to beat. Most adult snakes only eat every 7-10 days, making them an easy pet to fit into a busy schedule. For pet owners who travel often, being able to leave your animal friend alone for a week at a time is not just convenient, but also a pretty significant cost savings (no need to hire a snake sitter). As long as your snake has a warm and cool spot in their tank, they’ll be perfectly fine when left to their own devices.

And if having a beautiful pet is your prerogative, a snake is definitely the way to go. With hundreds of varieties to choose from, prospective snake owners can choose from a dazzling array of colors and patterns. Our top pick of a potential snake pet is the Ball Python. There are estimated to be thousands of ball python morphs to choose from, allowing snake-lovers an opportunity to really customize their pet’s appearance to their own aesthetics. Looking for beautiful ball pythons for sale? You won’t have to look far. As one of the most popular pet snakes, they’re very easy to find.

 

Why Choose a Pet Lizard

Lizards are intelligent, inquisitive, and fun to have around. Some are more active than others, but most lizards are quite curious and eager to take in their surroundings. This means you’ll have ample opportunity to see your lizard outside of its burrow. Some lizards, like the popular bearded dragon, even have a reputation for being friendly. Beardies, as they’re affectionately called, are known to cuddle with their owners when held.

Lizards eat more frequently than snakes and need to be fed daily. However, they make up for this by being wonderfully inexpensive to feed. Most lizards are insectivores and eat things like crickets along with veggies and other produce. They can be fed for a few bucks a day. Another area of cost savings: lizards are generally smaller than snakes, they can be housed in smaller (and less expensive) terrariums.

 

The Winner Is…

It depends (but you saw that coming didn’t you?). Snakes and lizards each have their own unique perks and determining which is “better” boils down to what you are looking for in a pet. If you’re looking for a pet that’s beautiful or as hands off as possible, a snake is your best option. For someone looking for an active pet that’s fun to watch, lizards are the clear winner

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