I need the pet to be inexpensive but able to handle. Also, the supplies for the reptile must be inexpensive. Finally, no UVB lighting and if possible, no live feeder insects. ( dead insects are okay )
There is no reptile that fits all of those criteria, besides a snake, like Ball Pythons, Corn Snakes or King Snakes. Snakes will, however need to be fed rodents.
All reptiles, including snakes, will need a heat lamp; nocturnal (active during the night time) reptile will not necessarily require a UVB light, but they will all need to eat live insects. The "dead" freeze dried insects are meant as treats, not as staple foods, regardless.
So, you will have to modify your requirements if you are really serious about keeping a reptile. Of the criteria mentioned, you will need to choose either no UVB lighting and include live insects, or no live insects and include UVB lighting. For example, Nocturnal reptiles (no UVB light requirement, but will need to eat live insects) for beginners that you can choose from are:
Crested Gecko
Leopard Gecko
Pacman Frog
White's Dumpy Tree Frog
If you include UVB lighting and keep the "no live insects" requirement, a Uromastyx, small tortoise or a Green Iguana would be one of the few choices available. A Green Iguana is not recommended for a beginner; they grow very large and are know for being ornery. A Uromastyx requires a VERY hot basking temp (120 F) but it has a more manageable adult size and a much better temperament. A Small tortoise, like a Russian, Greek or Hermann's tortoise, would require a enclosure with a lot of floor space (wide and long and not very tall) and have good temperaments.
Here's a few reliable places to read about these reptile species and then some:
Get a Snake!!! Ball Pythons are best, as they will cost around £200 ($301) for a baby with a vivarium and setup. They will happily eat frozen mice once a week (Make sure theyre defrosted though) And dont require lighting. You can use a heat mat as a heat source, and as they are ground dwelling reptiles, they dont need a huge tank, I use a vivarium like this as it has easy access and has a special slot at the back to put a heat mat without coming in direct contact with the snake
All reptiles need lighting. They cannot create their own body heat, so they need a warm tank. And I think most lizards eat live foods. No luck for you.
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There is no reptile that fits all of those criteria, besides a snake, like Ball Pythons, Corn Snakes or King Snakes. Snakes will, however need to be fed rodents.
All reptiles, including snakes, will need a heat lamp; nocturnal (active during the night time) reptile will not necessarily require a UVB light, but they will all need to eat live insects. The "dead" freeze dried insects are meant as treats, not as staple foods, regardless.
So, you will have to modify your requirements if you are really serious about keeping a reptile. Of the criteria mentioned, you will need to choose either no UVB lighting and include live insects, or no live insects and include UVB lighting. For example, Nocturnal reptiles (no UVB light requirement, but will need to eat live insects) for beginners that you can choose from are:
Crested Gecko
Leopard Gecko
Pacman Frog
White's Dumpy Tree Frog
If you include UVB lighting and keep the "no live insects" requirement, a Uromastyx, small tortoise or a Green Iguana would be one of the few choices available. A Green Iguana is not recommended for a beginner; they grow very large and are know for being ornery. A Uromastyx requires a VERY hot basking temp (120 F) but it has a more manageable adult size and a much better temperament. A Small tortoise, like a Russian, Greek or Hermann's tortoise, would require a enclosure with a lot of floor space (wide and long and not very tall) and have good temperaments.
Here's a few reliable places to read about these reptile species and then some:
http://herp-info.webs.com/
http://greenigsociety.org/
http://www.reptilesmagazine.com/Care-Sheets/Uromas...
http://chelonia.org/care.htm
Be sure to do plenty of research before getting any pet, especially a reptile.
Get a Snake!!! Ball Pythons are best, as they will cost around £200 ($301) for a baby with a vivarium and setup. They will happily eat frozen mice once a week (Make sure theyre defrosted though) And dont require lighting. You can use a heat mat as a heat source, and as they are ground dwelling reptiles, they dont need a huge tank, I use a vivarium like this as it has easy access and has a special slot at the back to put a heat mat without coming in direct contact with the snake
All reptiles need lighting. They cannot create their own body heat, so they need a warm tank. And I think most lizards eat live foods. No luck for you.
Those criteria don't really meat any reptile.
What ever you want then do your own research tf
You seem young, young children can't look after pets therefor i'm not naming.
alligator would be good