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Reptiles are very rewarding to keep, and they are gorgeous to look at.
Make sure you know how big the animal will get, how to feed it, what size of cage it needs, and its UV light and temperature needs. There is no one rule that covers how to care for reptiles. Often people are won over by a cute little tortoise or iguana without realizing how big it will be and what kind of living space it will require. An African spurred tortoise will grow to 150 pounds and live over 100 years. They are available as babies in pet stores and often end up in reptile rescue organizations when owners realize how much they need to eat and how big they get.