You have a better chance at a successful pet - human relationship if you bring home a healthy pet whose background is known. Stay away from sick,strange acting or wild animals unless you have a firm foundation in pet and animal ownership and a good idea of health and legal rules concerning these types of animals. It is wise to protect yourself and your family from the failures inherent in the above situations. There are at least three factors in determining if an animal will make a suitable pet for you and your family. The basic nature of the animal.
Reptiles have even a lower ratio of domestication.
When choosing a pet, stick to the types that have been proven to make good domestic pets unless you have a very good reason for trying another species. The second factor is individual pet personality. The best way to instill the traits you prefer, is to raise the pet yourself. The third factor which is important in the decision of whether an animal should be your pet or not is you and your family. Be honest, don't leave anyone out.