This leads many reptile lovers to wonder, can you have a Komodo dragon as a pet? However there is one issue, Komodo dragons are an endangered and protected species. So no, it is illegal to own a Komodo Dragon as a pet. Having one will result in stiff penalties that often include lengthy jail time. In Komodo National Park in Indonesia was founded to set aside protected land for these lizards. Many thing have lead to the decline in Komodo dragons including habitat loss, climate change, tourism, loss of their food source to poachers and poaching of the dragons themselves.
It was estimated in that only 3, were left in the wild. It is now illegal to own, threaten, or hunt the species. Their large size and powerful bite make them difficult for anyone to control. Komodo dragon attacks on humans are considered to be rare, but they do happen.
Attacks on humans have been recorded both in the wild and in captivity. Humans are not looked at as a food source, so the attacks are not due to the dragons hunting people. Attacks generally only occur when the dragons feel threatened. When kept in captivity, such as a zoo or rescue, they can become tame rather quickly and can even learn to recognize their common caretakers.
However even docile captive dragons can become suddenly aggressive, especially if someone unfamiliar enters their territory. A full-grown male dragon can get up to feet in length, and weighs around lbs. The lizards have powerful jaws that can snap bone, along with razor-sharp teeth designed for cutting and tearing muscle and skin. Combined with the toxin in their saliva, Komodo dragons are deadly to their prey. For many years, it was believed that a Komodo dragon bite infected the prey with bacteria.
But it is now known that rather than bacteria, they actually inject venom when they bite. Their teeth are serrated, and they use these to grip and tear flesh when they bite, leaving a bloody wound. The venom contains toxins that prevent the blood from clotting normally, so the prey continues to bleed. The venom also lowers blood pressure, causing even more bleeding. This eventually causes exhaustion and too much blood loss. Komodo dragons can smell blood up to 5.
Even if their prey escapes and gets a few miles ahead, the lizard will still catch up to it. You can find the large lizards almost anywhere on the tropical islands, but they prefer the forested areas. Adult dragons can reach feet in length and weigh up to lbs. Females are asexual, meaning they do not need a male to reproduce.
However, this is a problem since asexual reproduction will only result in giving birth to males. It's perfectly OK to be attracted to the idea of getting a reptile or other pet for its ornamental value, but be sure to research them sufficiently, especially if you are new to exotics.
New owners should also ensure their pets are captive-bred because wild specimens might have parasites, be harder to feed, and stress easily. Some of the pets here are rarer than others and might require some experience, but others are good for beginners who've done their homework.
If you're not sure an exotic pet is right for you, check out the article " Reptiles as Pets ," a great resource for anyone considering their first reptile or exotic. As with any exotic species—including reptiles, amphibians, and fish—check with your state's laws regarding exotic pet ownership and possession.
Depending on a species' status, it may not be legal to keep as a pet e. And reptiles that are common in some states might be illegal in others e. Hawaii, where all reptiles, even bearded dragons, are illegal.
For this reason, it's important to check your home state's exotic pet laws before getting your heart set on any of the 'dragons' below. It is not meant to substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, or formal and individualized advice from a veterinary medical professional. Animals exhibiting signs and symptoms of distress should be seen by a veterinarian immediately. Answer: Try looking through classified ad such as Fauna Classified, Kingsnake. You will likely need to have one shipped.
Answer: Some pet stores carry them, but not stores like Petco and Petsmart. You can check classifieds like FuanaClassifieds and kingsnake.
Or you'll find them in reptile shows. The information you have for the flying dracos in wrong. You can not kerp them together they will fight and the male will stress the females out. Draco Lizard and Green Iguana are pretty awesome too, though.
Armadillo Lizard is wrong. Care sheet link takes you to a different lizard and the care is not the same. Ash T: What's laughable? I said the animals look like dragons, and they do. No one said these animals should be owned by everyone. Stop looking for reasons to get upset. This list is laughable.
Personally I don't agree with the categorization. Whatever any of you decides on if your search for one of these animals has lead you here please do your research. No animal deserves half cocked care because it was listed as "easy" or "beginner" or purchased upon impulse because you want to be able to say you have pet dragons. Your picture of the armadillo lizard is wrong. The pic shows Girdled Armadillo Lizards. They are very different and don't look a lot alike in the face.
I believe the pic shows the ones that cannot be legally owned unless something has changed in the last few years. Awwww they are so cute and cool, the axolotl reminds me of mudkip.
Also I wish there was a leopard gecko. I have a beardie named Daenerys, and I can confirm that bearded dragons are extremely easy to care for. She is very laid back and she loves apples and pumkins in particular.
Beardies can reach 2 feet though, and require a larger habitat as adults. They carry them as babies and juveniles at pet stores. Babies are easier to kill from food that is too large for them. I must also warn that they all have unique personalities so my experience can and most likely will be different from others. If two dragons are in a enclosure together they will end up killing each other unless its a 50 gallon breeder with either two females or a male and a female.
It is safe for them because they can digest it easily since it's made from a mineral and it's what I use for my dragon. As babies the best substrate for them is actually paper towel and it can stay that way the whole time you have them, but just be prepared to spend more on paper towel than you would on a couple bags of Calci-Sand. I usually give these pointers at my local pet shops like Kee's Aquarium and Pets which is where I got my beardie and Petco. I hope this is helpful to anyone with uestions on Bearded Dragons!
I have 3 crested geckos, a bearded dragon, and 1 soon to be 2 crocodile skinks. I think this is still my favorite of all the lists you've compiled. I've heard of all of these except the dragonface pipefish, and several of the reptiles; I like animals you can handle are high on the list of reptiles I want if I ever get reptiles.
In fact, I very seriously considered getting a crocodile skink a few months ago. Unfortunately, I already pay a substantial sum to cool my apartment to a reasonable temperature in the summer, and having a tank heated to the degree a crocodile skink needs would probably make my electric bill even worse. Very cool list. I've never owned a lizard, only snakes, but I really want some in the future.
I want chuckwalla very plain lizards but I like them , green iguana, rhinoceros iguana, and black-throated monitor. I for one believe that these are miniature replicas of the real dinosaurs. Great info and pictures, although I am not a big reptile fan as far as owning one I find them fascinating. Thanks for a great hub. Health Problems. Freshwater Pets. Freshwater Aquariums. Saltwater Pets. Saltwater Aquariums. Exotic Pets.
Guinea Pigs. Pet Ownership. Animal Welfare. Farm Animals as Pets. Welcome to PetHelpful. Continue scrolling for more information about each of the exotic animals above. Chinese Water Dragon Physignathus cocincinus Intermediate 2. Crested Gecko Correlophus ciliatus Beginner 3. Dragon Moray Eel Enchelycore pardalis Advanced 4. They are gigantic lizards really and they have a forked tongue like a giant snake.
The tongue has caused people to create all sorts of myths and stories about the Komodos because they look almost mythical. The mouth is full of bacteria. To an extent that scientists used to believe that this bacteria was the main cause of death after being bitten.
They would also require a LOT of space and you would have to buy a ton of meat to keep it satisfied and healthy. Zookeepers have successfully trained Komodos to be petted on the head. It seems as like they enjoy being padded on the back and on the head. They report the Komodos as being very intelligent and calculated.
You also need a good deal of courage to enter the cage! We have seen a show on ABC Earth where the crew approaches a group of Komodos trying to communicate with them and test their bite strength:. They can even kill a Buffalo as we will look at in a bit. You could try to run but the Komodos can run as fast as you and if you have been bitten you will be slowed down significantly due to the venom. Scientists recently discovered that Komodos are not killing their prey from the bacteria in the mouth.
Instead, they will be killed by a set of glands in the lower jaw. This means that they will actually insert a little bit of venom into the prey. If you get bitten by a Komodo dragon you need immediate attention from a doctor.
You will experience rapid swelling and pain. The venom is also known to cause paralysis, blood clotting, and shock. This makes it impossible for the prey to be putting up a fight against the Komodo and it will lose the battle.
The venom will weaken and eventually kill the prey if it escapes during the hunt. The Komodo will then track down the wounded or dead creature and start eating it. It uses its tongue to find the way to the prey and it can track it down on long distances. They have been observed to track down an escaped prey up to almost 2,5 miles away 4 kilometers. But normally they will only track the prey up to 1,5 mile 1 kilometer. When it sticks out its forked tongue it can sample the air and smell its prey.
Komodo dragons are great swimmers. They can even dive up to 15 ft 4. So they are very effective and deadly hunters which will not leave their prey alone.
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