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Galapagos Land Iguana: No one keeps Galapagos land iguanas in captivity outside their Ecuadorian homeland, though a couple colonies exist in their home islands at research stations. In the wild, Galapagos land iguanas are vegetarians that feed heavily upon cactus pads and fruits. More >> |
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Gargoyle Gecko: The gargoyle gecko, gets its name due to the large nodules protruding from the skull, a characteristic found in no other species member. The body is robust, and the tail has some prehensile ability. Many wild-caught gargoyle geckos have regenerated tails. More >> |
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Gecko: (All Gecko species.) More >> |
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Gila Monster: Although this is a dangerously venomous lizard, hobbyists have embraced its colorful form into herpetoculture. Care must always be maintained because it’s easy to be lulled into thinking they’re ‘tame’ and can be handled freely without fear of a bite. More >> |
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Gold Tegu: These hardy beasts are very indiscriminate in their choice of foods that lean heavily towards small animals they can overpower. Common tegus are ruthless predators that chase down their prey, grasp it in dagger-like teeth and formidable jaws. More >> |
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Gold-Dust Day Gecko: This is an excellent choice for a pet day gecko! This attractive species is diurnally active in a well-planted terrarium and can provide years of pleasure watching it roam and feed. This is not a pet for handling, but rather for watching as one would an aquarium fish. More >> |
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Grand Cayman Blue Iguana: This large, heavy-bodied lizard is not for everyone. The Grand Cayman blue iguana grows large and requires more room to give it a proper domain in captivity. More >> |
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Green Anole: This is the common “American chameleon” that’s not related to true chameleons at all. It can change color, but not with nearly the speed and range of the true chameleons from the Old World. In biology, green anoles are much more like miniature green iguanas except that they prey primarily on insects. More >> |
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Green Basilisk: The green basilisk or plumed basilisk is among the showiest herps on Earth. No wonder it’s a favorite as a captive! These brilliant green beauties make interesting captives, but require more effort to please in a cage than many other lizards. More >> |
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Green Iguana: The green iguana has reached legendary status as the most popular reptile pet. A 55-gallon terrarium is the best choice when selecting a first cage for your green iguana. Once the green iguana outgrows the terrarium, it will be necessary to replace it--usually with a custom enclosure. More >> |
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Green Water Dragon: Chinese water dragon babies that are only 4 or 5 inches long may be kept in a 10-gallon aquarium, but they will eventually need to be moved to a larger terrarium. Sand is a recommended substrate material, as both male and female Chinese water dragons will dig burrows. More >> |
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