Most lizards need at least a 40gallon terrarium (Preferably... mine as babies all had smaller ones, and now I have 80 gallons) they need a drip system for fresh water, bedding, plants (alive or fake to crawl on) lighting, usually a UVB 2.0 or higher youcan get good ones called ZOOmed, they need food, and plenty of room to roam... slowly but surely your mother will come to love it, they are the best pets.