Exotic pet

[dubwolf]

Hello I want to know what exotic pets are good for beginners. I am really interested in snakes and maybe tarantulas. Only one issue is here I have asthma, i don't know how clever is to buy tarantulas, Iguanas/lizards are also an option

[Fable]

I have a gecko
they are pretty low maintenance, clean, great for beginners, adorable, and normally like to be handled.
I know others also often suggest bearded dragons.


I would say not an iguana- most iguanas will grow to be pretty big and from what I've read green iguanas can be somewhat hostile.

[Ventus Fall]

Hello

I think iguana/lizards are a better bet for asthma.
There is a large variety in iguana and lizard species in general. Turtles/Tortoises might also be an option.
Anyways, as I was saying, large variety. As I understood when I was looking into getting an iguana myself, you have (roughly) the typical green iguana, the red and black iguana. The green one is the best one to start with, as the red and black one seems to be mroe aggressive and have more needs. (That was what I understood.)

I think any exotic pet, though, especially if you're thinking of a larger creature (e.g. iguana) that it's a lot more work and looking into than a less exotic pet, as most exotic pets might need special heat lamps, certain food that might not be readily available, etc.

Also keep in mind you need to have a vet nearby you can travel to if something's wrong with your pet. Especially a vet who specialises in the type of animal you are thinking of getting. Most vets generally have knowledge on cats, dogs and other larger mammals/housepets, but things like even rabbits you need to look for a vet who specialises in that (trust me, I know, having been a rabbit owner myself for over 14 years ).

The other option you mentioned might also be best: Snakes.
Also a large variety here, the nice thing is you can also have snakes that don't need special heating or such, and also don't need so much space or attention.
(I wouldn't suggest buying a python or anaconda )
Try to look for a species of snake that might stay small and keeps low maintenance.

Make sure you look into how old and how large your furture pet can become. A lot of people buy rabbits or even birds/parrots, thinking they might not live long, maybe 4 years or so has often been the thought. You'd be surprised to find rabbits can live up to and over 10 years, and certain breeds of parrots 80 years, being passed on from generation to generation.
Don't start getting a pet thinking you can just move and do whatever you want, either. Or that you can just 'dump' a pet at pet store or shelter for someone else to pick up. If you get a pet, be prepared to take care for it for the rest of its life (and your life if it lives longer than you ).