Many people ask why anyone would want a reptile as a pet. There are many good reasons, only some of which are listed here. Many people cannot tolerate the presence of a cat, dog, bird or rodent. Reptiles are hypo-allergenic, meaning that even people with severe allergies to furred or feathered animals will not suffer an allergic reaction to our scaled friends.
Most common pets require room to run, and exercise is important to their well-being.
Most reptiles hate to exercise, and do not require a lot of space. In our society, time has become a precious commodity. Many see it as unfair that dogs, for example, are left alone for long periods while family members are away at school or work. This is very hard on a social animal such as a dog. On the other hand, most reptiles love to be left alone.