Chameleons & lizards

[ZandraJoi]

www.bbc.com/earth/story/20170703-the-chameleon-the-size-of-an-ant
“The Madagascan dwarf chameleon (Brookesia minima) was long believed to be the world's tiniest reptile until a smaller species, Brookesia micra, was described in 2012.”

My notes: At 20 seconds shows it with an ant by it lol. Even the millipede was bigger.

[ZandraJoi]

healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2021/03/12/bearded-dragon-adoption.aspx

Story at-a-glance
Bearded dragons, with their docile nature and tolerance to handling, are the most popular pet lizard
It’s a misconception, however, that bearded dragons are “easy” or hands-off pets that require little care
Bearded dragons require a specialized omnivorous diet and carefully controlled habitat, with proper temperature gradients and UV exposure, light/dark cycles and humidity
Bearded dragons need enrichment for stimulation, including places to climb, dig and forage
In addition to never buying wild-caught reptiles, avoid buying a captive-bred bearded dragon at a pet store and look for one at a rescue organization instead

My notes: I never had or considered a pet lizard. To me, doesn't seem right. Anybody have/ had one?

[lammchen]

I wanted a gecko before it became an insurance mascot on TV LOL I remember playing a game with my husband's friend and there was a question about what was a gecko and I was the only one that knew it. By now everyone in the US knows it because of insurance commercials.

I wouldn't have minded having lizards growing up but I'm tired of taking care of pets now and prefer to go to the pet store or zoo to see them.