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    Default Possible Pets?

    I have a 20 long tank with a hinged screen lid. My hamster just passed and my boyfriend does not want me getting more hamsters, mice are a no go, and I currently have gerbils.

    So I have this BRAND NEW set up ( just bought the tank and topper new last week) that I would like to use for something. I would like a pet that I do not need to use any outlets and that can be handled. ( No aquatics please, I have enough of those in mind lol, I do not want to go that route at this moment)

    I do not want snakes and I really dont want to have to upgrade later.

    Reptiles, amphibians and mammals are all options. ( i know amphibians really shouldnt be touched but I will still consider them)

    I know this is a frog forum but I also know many of us keep other pets as well.


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    Default Terrestrial Frogs?

    I already tried googling and I couldn't find specific species ...

    I am looking for something that can happily live its life in a 20 long and is not arboreal, Preferably with a main diet of pellets or earthworms.

    I am not limited to just frogs, if you know other pets that fit this description let me know please
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    Paceman frog!


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    Default Re: Terrestrial Frogs?

    I already had a pac man ... it did not go well ... My room is just too cold and this tank is not near outlets.
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    Oh that's too bad. I can't think of any other frogs off the top of my head, but what about a salamander? There's tons of other terrestrial reptiles out there, what are you looking for?


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    Default Re: Terrestrial Frogs?

    I want an pet that isnt aquatic, is low maintenace, most salamanders you won't really see. I am considering it as a nursery for a hatchling box turtle. I like pets I can just watch and that are low maintenance and preferably would require no special heating or lighting, The turtle would require me to move the tank But its a pet I have wanted for years so its a maybe.
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    Just throwin it out there... Lasiodora parahybana
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    Default Re: Possible Pets?

    Quote Originally Posted by Elliriyanna View Post
    I would like a pet that I do not need to use any outlets and that can be handled.
    Do you mean electrical outlets? Because that kind of rules out reptiles and amphibians since they need a heat source (and many need UVB lighting too). Unless you just get another rodent you'll probably have to buy significant accessories for the tank to make it suitable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Elliriyanna View Post
    I want an pet that isnt aquatic, is low maintenace, most salamanders you won't really see. I am considering it as a nursery for a hatchling box turtle. I like pets I can just watch and that are low maintenance and preferably would require no special heating or lighting, The turtle would require me to move the tank But its a pet I have wanted for years so its a maybe.
    If a box turtle is something you've wanted for years, then I say go for it.


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    Default Re: Terrestrial Frogs?

    I just worry, because they do grow to need a lot of space.
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    Default Re: Possible Pets?

    Mole salamanders dont need heat :P

    I did consider tarantulas, I do like them, but boyfriend says NO lol.

    There are some low maintenance animals I already know of that I would just need different substrate, but I know there have to be options I have not considered.

    I do know a turtle breeder and this tank will be moved soon ... So I am looking at a terrestrial turtle as a possibility, i would just be getting a hatchling.

    I am in no rush to get an animal, especially with the weather being unsuitable for shipping.
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    Tell him to get over it they're awesome
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    Gotta agree with Matt. Tarantulas are awesome!!


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    Default Re: Possible Pets?

    My dad has 6 ... I grew up with them. They are fun to watch but I could barely touch the molts despite everything I know. and boyfriend would never stop whining if I got one.
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    i merged the 2 identical threads. to keep the topic contained.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MatthewM1 View Post
    Just throwin it out there... Lasiodora parahybana
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    Ever considered a hedgehog?


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    Default Re: Possible Pets?

    I just looked up that scientific name ... Dad had two but being male they of course didn't live long.

    Hedgies need a bit more space than a 20 long. They are cool though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Elliriyanna View Post
    I just looked up that scientific name ... Dad had two but being male they of course didn't live long.

    Hedgies need a bit more space than a 20 long. They are cool though.
    That's true. I wish they lived longer too.


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