Starting to think about getting a lizzardish reptile... suggestions?

[Lasiodora]

Cirith,

I built this cage for less than $100USD.
1. Is pointing to the corner which I sealrd with silicone sealant.
2. Is pointing to the plexi-glass I used for both sides of the lid.
3. Is pointing to the screen I put under the spot light.
4. Is a piano hinge that connects the lids.
5. Is a basking platform I built using plywood.
6. Is a L bracket (don't remember if that's the correct name) which holds the 2x4's together.

The cage itself is white malamine 48"Lx24"Hx24"w(I lined it with contact paper to make it more or less water proof).
The lid is made of 2x4 pinewood, plexi-glass, and screen.

The green bowl is the water bowl and the beige one is where I put mealworms, pinkies, and turkey.

Yellow ackies are cheaper than reds. I've only kept yellows. They usually go for about $125 a piece.
Mike

 

[Beastmaster]

What about an OW chameleon? like a Jackson's? they're very dinosaur like, active (though slow), and they have the added benefit of being able to change to all sorts of neat colors and patterns. They often get around 12"-18" long as well.
They aren't going to gnaw on your fingers like a monitor, or slap you with tail like an iguana, nor are their claws weapon quality.

I had a friend once who had narrow branches fixed to tthe walls near the cieling and housplants in the corners, and his Jackson's would wander from corner to corner, freeze wherever he was when someone would move, then slowly continue on his way.