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What is it like to have a reptile as a pet?

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It really depends on what kind. As the other answer said, they are a lot more like decorations than pets. You can interact with them, but not like you do with a dog or cat. They will never learn their name or come when called. They may learn to crawl into your hand when you open their enclosure. read more

Reptiles mostly just sit there and do very little. They generally don't like to be petted, sometimes they bite, and there are different health concerns to watch out for. You have to get their environment just right (temperature, light [UV], humidity, food, etc. And each species is different. read more

Always, ALWAYS check state and local laws before acquiring a pet reptile. Reptile keepers are under attack from all sides, and must prove they are responsible lest laws be passed to ban the keeping of all reptiles. This is no joke. As others have pointed out, in some places you can own the largest reptiles on Earth - saltwater crocodiles. read more

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