u/middleeasternboxer

Hi everyone,

I’m currently researching different iguana species and would really appreciate hearing from people who actually keep them. for context, i live in sweden.

To be clear, I’m not rushing to buy anything. I’m mainly asking for educational purposes at this stage. I have the space and budget to plan properly, but I’m also completely fine with waiting. Realistically, I would only consider getting an iguana once I move into a bigger house and can prepare an appropriate enclosure well in advance (doing this in about 1-2 years from now).

In terms of experience, my wife has cared for a bearded dragon before, and her family had a green iguana when she was younger, although she did not handle it much. That is about the extent of our reptile experience. I understand iguanas are a serious commitment, so I’m trying to learn as much as possible before making any decision.

I’m especially interested in hearing about day-to-day life with:

• Fiji iguanas
• Different types of rock iguanas
• Banana pectinata iguanas
• Other iguana species you would recommend

Some things I’m curious about:

• What is your daily/weekly routine like?
• Roughly how much do they cost per month?
• How fast did yours grow?
• How handleable are they?
• Are they social or more for display?
• Do they enjoy chilling near you or interacting with you?
• How large is your enclosure?
• Do you keep them alone, in pairs, or in groups?
• If cohabited, what has your experience been like?
• What do you wish you knew before getting one?
• Do you regret getting one? if so, why?

I’m not looking for the “easiest” answer or trying to rush into ownership. I just want realistic experiences from keepers so I can understand what these animals are actually like longterm.

Thanks in advance for any advice or personal experiences.

I’m looking to purchase a lizard in the near future and I am considering a frilled lizard (or Asian water dragon) and want honest owner experience before deciding. I’ve read basic care sheets, but I’d like to hear what they’re like in practice.

I’m in no rush what so ever, I’m also prepared to give it a large enclosure so no worries about that. I just want to know from owners how life with a frilled lizard is from young to adult and the basic day to day etc.

So I have some questions:

How handleable are frilled lizards?

Do they calm down with age, or do most stay skittish?

Are they more of a display animal than a handling pet?

How hard is it to maintain humidity and ventilation?

How expensive is feeding them monthly?

Are they picky eaters?

What were the biggest surprises after getting one?

What mistakes do beginners make with frilled lizards?

Would you recommend them over a bearded dragon, or Asian water dragon. If so, why?

Would you buy one again?

All help is appreciated! Thanks in advance

I’m looking to purchase a lizard in the near future and I am considering a frilled lizard (or Asian water dragon) and want honest owner experience before deciding. I’ve read basic care sheets, but I’d like to hear what they’re like in practice.

I’m in no rush what so ever, I’m also prepared to give it a large enclosure so no worries about that. I just want to know from owners how life with a frilled lizard is from young to adult and the basic day to day etc.

So I have some questions:

How handleable are frilled lizards?

Do they calm down with age, or do most stay skittish?

Are they more of a display animal than a handling pet?

How hard is it to maintain humidity and ventilation?

How expensive is feeding them monthly?

Are they picky eaters?

What were the biggest surprises after getting one?

What mistakes do beginners make with frilled lizards?

Would you recommend them over a bearded dragon, or Asian water dragon. If so, why?

Would you buy one again?

All help is appreciated! Thanks in advance

Hey everyone I hope all is well! this will be a little longer post but I’d really appreciated detailed answers because I’m very invested and this is something I love.

A little context before I ask my questions: me and my wife want to get a reptile and we haven’t fully decided yet. We live in Scandinavia and the reptiles available in store were very limited (I wrote a post about this a few days ago).

Basically I ruled some of them out but my wife apparently has a colleague who is a reptile breeder (not sure if that’s the right word but someone who owns many reptiles, and sells some of their baby’s).

They own a lot of water dragons and have a couple juveniles for sale. Ofc if never buy one without being ready but I’ve spoken to them and they have said if you have the place for a 200x150x100 terrarium and patience then they highly recommend the breed even for a first time reptile owner. I’m going to visit them in like 2 weeks to see them in person and ask more questions but I’m a bit impatient and like to read and learn about my interests so down the Reddit rabbit hole I go!

My questions are:

1. Is the breed social and Does it like being handled?

2. is it difficult cleaning their terrarium due to them being semi aquatic and wanting a water area aswell?

3. what would you say makes them so special / the right choice?

4. Who should get an Asian water dragon?

5. what are the pros

6. What are the cons

7. how much money do you put on its food per month as an adult and what is the diet?

8. I’ve seen a lot of people compare them to bearded dragons. I’ve read that they are more energetic and aquatic / arboreal in comparison to beardies. Would you say that’s true?

9. Do you guys regret getting one? If so, why?

10. would you advise beginners to NOT get one? If so, why?

11. do they bite and whip their tails a lot?

12. are they docile like beardies?

13. how are their personalities?

14. main differences between females and males?

These are the questions I have for now, I appreciated all the help in advance and I will read and try to reply to all comments :)

Thanks in advance!

Has anybody traded in their iPad Pro m5 (13 inch, 256 WiFi), if so how much value did you get? Mine is 2 months old with the box and everything for reference.

To keep it simple: i have a desktop that handles my heavy work so i got an ipad with the keyboard and pen as a complementary device. I wanted to take notes on it, start drawing 3D models etc but I noticed that it’s not as easy as I figured it would be.

after 2 months I’ve just noticed the limitations are too much, it’s also very heavy with the keyboard and I’ve tried getting use to it but I honestly just can’t. I thought it would be different compared to a MacBook when it comes to sending emails etc but it’s a lot harder, not just different.

I can’t use the up and down keys for almost anything compared to a Mac, copy and pasting doesn’t always work, highlighting doesn’t always work, file management is very limited etc.

So I was thinking of returning it and getting a MacBook instead because even tho I didn’t intend for the ipad to be a laptop, I just noticed how a laptop would be a lot better.

So… Anybody who was in the same shoes and traded their iPad Pro m5? Perfect condition, box and everything is still there.

Hey everyone, just wanted to check with yall what your favorites and go tos from spider guard are. Also what are your MUSTS during spider guard.

Im a 5’11, long legs and arms 154 lbs white belt, about 14 months into BJJ and I find myself often getting to spider guard but I’m not able to maintain it all the time.

I feel like if I’m not fast enough to get a triangle or sweep I get collapsed on and smashed because I lose my spider grip. But when I roll with higher belts that play spider the tension they put on my arm that has the spider is CRAZY. I want to learn that, I want to be obnoxious af when I get someone in my spider.

I want this because a) I’m told my body type is pretty good for this type of guard game. b) I’m flexible and can invert which eventually makes for some flashy shit, c) I am also currently learning some lasso stuff and lasso + spider is sick!

All help is appreciated, thanks in advance

Hey everyone, my cousin has known about my interest for reptiles and he wants to buy me a reptile with everything required and he wants to help me get started.

Ofc i won't buy without learning everything i can first but where i live there arent many option to choose from, i ideally want a ball python but all they have in reptile stores here are the following:

Crested Geckos

leopard Geckos

Rankins dragon

Bearded dragon

I'd love to hear all your experiences with them and how their personalities, what their requirments are and when one should get one over the other.

I'm in my late twenties, home for the most part of the year. i dont travel as much anymore as i study from home and work from home. I basically just Study, work from home and train at nights / compete during some weekends. I'd want a social reptile who is on the lower side of maintenance and doesn't require much experience although im willing to put in the time and effort to give the reptile the best possible home that i can provide it with!

All help is appreciated, thanks in advance!

Hey everyone, my cousin has known about my interest for reptiles and he wants to buy me a reptile with everything required and he wants to help me get started.

Ofc i won't buy without learning everything i can first but where i live there arent many option to choose from, i ideally want a ball python but all they have in reptile stores here are the following:

Crested Geckos

leopard Geckos

Rankins dragon

Bearded dragon

I'd love to hear all your experiences with them and how their personalities, what their requirments are and when one should get one over the other.

I'm in my late twenties, home for the most part of the year. i dont travel as much anymore as i study from home and work from home. I basically just Study, work from home and train at nights / compete during some weekends. I'd want a social reptile who is on the lower side of maintenance and doesn't require much experience although im willing to put in the time and effort to give the reptile the best possible home that i can provide it with!

All help is appreciated, thanks in advance!