Avoid getting sizable reptiles if your residence is too small to accommodate them. It includes young ones that will eventually get too big for your enclosure. Your pet needs room to roam about, hide, and eat to stay happy and healthy, so make sure your terrarium is big enough. Consider that several reptiles, such as snakes, continue to grow across their life cycles if you feed and house them adequately.
Consider whether you'll have the space and resources to upgrade the habitat of such a creature before you acquire it. Most reptiles must live in their habitat, unlike canines, cats, or ferrets. Opt for a social species, such as a gecko, that enjoys interaction if you want a pet that you can remove from its terrarium and engage. Stay away from nocturnal species if you intend to play with your reptile throughout the day. You'll have to pass your time watching them sleep if not!