Newts, Salamanders, or Geckos?

[jesse_3]

Thanks you two! Genny, I believe that from your description you had a firebellied newt. They are very common, and from what I have read, very good beginner pets...but they can not be handled much. Which you did say you did not do

I, personally, like geckos alot. It seems like the #1 suggested gecko is the Leopard Gecko. I've heard of them living in 10g tanks, but my friend's leopard is very happy in a 20 gallon long. Thats the only breed that I can think of off the top of my head that doesn't need atleast a 20g.

I was looking at the Leopard Gecko, but everything that I had seen said a 20 gal. I trust you more than a internet website though!

Thanks again you two! If anyone else has more info it will be greatly appriciated!!

[BC_MoM]

I'd go with a Gecko. My aunt has a Leopard Gecko in a 10gallon, and he thrives.

[Blue Dragonfly]

i would definitely go for an axylotl (mexican walking fish) they are quite easy to look after. if you want to see some pictures of mine, go to my website by clicking on the link in my siggy. They are actually the larval form of salamanders, but for some reason they do not turn into them ever unless a special hormone is added to the tank water. this is good though, cause then you dont have to worry about having water and land tanks. the need cold water which is simple as well. they can live to about 10 years, and they can grow back body parts. even internal organs like their heart!!! they can grow up to 30cm long, but how big they get depends on how big your tank is.

Hope i helped.