Good pet?!

[beanb142002]

What is a good pet that does not require a heat source, live/frozen mice, relatively inexpensive to purchase and maintain, and will live comfortably in a 20 gal. aquarium?

 

[Mushroom Spore]

...one crested gecko? You're not going to find too terribly many animals that fit this category, nearly every reptile/amphibian is going to need a heat source. A rubber boa also wouldn't, but if you're against even frozen mice that won't work.

I think pet mice can be kept in aquariums, although rats must have a wire cage for ventilation.

 

[OTwolfe]

Triops. They're wicked awesome.

 

[El Viejo]

How about small mammals (rodents like mice, hamsters or gerbils) or fish?

 

[Mina]

I'd go with a crested gecko. They are easy to take care of and super cute.

 

[LeilaNami]

..whirligig beetles!

 

[Endagr8]

I'd go with a crested gecko. They are easy to take care of and super cute.

They don't require any extra heat? What temps should they be kept at?

 

[Mushroom Spore]

They don't require any extra heat? What temps should they be kept at?

Room temperature, between 70 and 80 degrees. Kept much warmer than that, they can get sick or die.

http://www.pangeareptile.com/id52.htm

 

[Lorgakor]

A really big tarantula?

 

[GiantVinegaroon]

..whirligig beetles!

dude....YES

 

[Mushroom Spore]

..whirligig beetles!

Are those actually kept in captivity? That's kind of awesome.

 

[rollinkansas]

Are those actually kept in captivity? That's kind of awesome.

Id venture to say that nearly every animal you can think of is being kept in captivity.

 

[Takumaku]

A black milksnake (Lampropeltis triangulum gaigeae) is one of the few snakes which doesn't need additional heat, even during the winter. A juv. can be housed in a 20 gallon tank, but adults need a tank a bit bigger. Since no additional heat is needed, a simple [and cheap] rubbermaid container will do nicely.

 

[Dave]

Pet rocks come in all different colors, are clean, never eat mice, live very comfortably in a 20 gal. container, and except for the exotic varieties, are usually inexpensive. They can live at any temperature. Keep them in the oven, keep them in the freezer, keep them in your room, it doesn't matter, really. Granite tends to be very calm and handleable, while quartz is commonly nervous, but very beautiful. Some of the dwarf exotic types are much more rare and therefore expensive like diamonds, but definitely worth keeping. Just as a side note, diamonds, if you can afford them, are very, very tame and love to ride around on fingers all day. While it's said dogs are a man's best friend, they say diamonds are a girl's best friend. I hope this helps.

 

[johnharper]

I would go with a crested gecko or a rubber boa. The cresteds are very cool and entertaining to watch and also the little jumps they make are cute. I have 5 females. Never owned any rubber boas though they are on my endless wish list. Some day I will have a building for the business.

John

 

[Mushroom Spore]

or a rubber boa

OP said no mice.

 

[Jwwjr]

Pet rocks come in all different colors, are clean, never eat mice, live very comfortably in a 20 gal. container, and except for the exotic varieties, are usually inexpensive. They can live at any temperature. Keep them in the oven, keep them in the freezer, keep them in your room, it doesn't matter, really. Granite tends to be very calm and handleable, while quartz is commonly nervous, but very beautiful. Some of the dwarf exotic types are much more rare and therefore expensive like diamonds, but definitely worth keeping. Just as a side note, diamonds, if you can afford them, are very, very tame and love to ride around on fingers all day. While it's said dogs are a man's best friend, they say diamonds are a girl's best friend. I hope this helps.

I am so getting one now.. thanks dave

 

[Dave]

Glad I could help, Jwwjr

 

[davidbarber1]

Pet rocks come in all different colors, are clean, never eat mice, live very comfortably in a 20 gal. container, and except for the exotic varieties, are usually inexpensive. They can live at any temperature. Keep them in the oven, keep them in the freezer, keep them in your room, it doesn't matter, really. Granite tends to be very calm and handleable, while quartz is commonly nervous, but very beautiful. Some of the dwarf exotic types are much more rare and therefore expensive like diamonds, but definitely worth keeping. Just as a side note, diamonds, if you can afford them, are very, very tame and love to ride around on fingers all day. While it's said dogs are a man's best friend, they say diamonds are a girl's best friend. I hope this helps.

LOL. Good stuff Dave. Welcome to the boards.

David

 

[SandyMuffinCakes94]

Rubber boas would be nice i agree!