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Lespaul09 Posted - 22/04/2010 : 17:04:54
I want an exotic pet and they sound reasonably easy to keep but I don't know how much it will cost in total and whether they are friendly pets that you can hold.
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Kazerella Posted - 27/04/2010 : 05:25:26
I agree- 'phibs aren't cuddly pets, although they are interesting to keep in other ways.

Is handling important to you? If so, I would probably recommend a gecko or similar. Leopard geckos are also supposed to be easy to keep.
Here's a care sheet in case you are interested:
http://www.thereptilian.co.uk/care_sheets/Leopard_gecko_eublepharis_macularius_care_sheet.htm
punkman Posted - 22/04/2010 : 17:35:02
nope, no newts like to be handled, the natural salts on our hands hurt the newt, also an adult fire bellied newt is almost entirely aquatic, so needs to be left in the water.
No amphibians are really suitable as a pet that you can hold, but rather are interesting to watch.

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