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What is a good hearty lizard for a 8 year old kid to have and is fairly easy to maintain2007-11-24 2:03:29Answers:

A bearded dragon is pretty hearty and easy to handle - my 7-year-old has one and loves it. I wouldn't recommend a baby one - they're kind of small, but one that is about a year old should be good.

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Bearded dragon, but they get medium to large sized. Leopard geckos are good, small beginner lizards

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It depends on the 8 year old.. Anoles are relatively low maintenance and really cheap. They do eat crickets so you would have to buy crickets for them. Then there are a all around fav, Bearded Dragons. They eat fruits, veggies, crickets and meal worms and you can buy them canned food like with fish. Both will need full spectrum lights with UV lights as well and if you get a baby one you will need calcium supplements. Chameleons are fun cause they change color but too much handling will stress it and it will fight back and even bite.. Bearded Dragons might look a little scary cause it's pokey, but they are really calm, they will sit on your shoulder or chest. I haven't owned an anole or dragon but I've friends that have had dragons and they are really cool.

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Crested geckos can be great pets for responsible kids.

I'd try and get an adult as they're not as fragile and have grown into their full colors.

They will eat considerably less then bearded dragons - who when adults will happily gulp back over a dozen crickets a day, even when being fed salads.