You are ready for a new pet. How exciting! Having a pet in your home brings many wonderful benefits to your life. Studies have shown that people with pets are less lonely, healthier, happier, and have a stronger sense of purpose. Plus, it’s just plain fun to have a little critter in your house you can watch whenever you want.
Many people hear the word “pet” and automatically assume the animals should be a dog or a cat. Those are popular choices here in the United States, but far from the only suitable animals to be pets. We encourage you to look into your reptile pet options! Choosing a reptile is beneficial for a variety of reasons, including:
#1 They’re quiet. Even if you don’t know much about dogs, you know they bark. Depending on the breed, some of them bark very loud and very often. Most reptiles don’t make much noise at all, other than the sounds of crawling or slithering around your tank of course. If you’re a quiet person and want a quiet pet, a reptile is the way to go.
#2 They’re easy to care for. Dogs and cats use the bathroom several times a day. This means either taking your dog for a walk every few hours, regularly cleaning out a gross litter box, or letting an animal poop in your yard constantly. None of those seem like great options. Beyond this situation, both dogs and cats shed hair all over your house. You’ll be cleaning up after them constantly so you don’t have hair and smells all over your clothes and furniture. With a reptile pet, you don’t need to worry about any of this. Snakes don’t stink or need to be let outside to go potty!
#3 They’re hypoallergenic. For those with allergies, the thought of getting a pet comes with the fear of itchy eyes and a runny nose. Good news! Reptiles are fantastic for a person who dreams of an animal companion but is allergic to fur and hair. Reptiles are allergy friendly. Your snake, lizard, or tortoise won’t make you sneeze.
#4 They take up less space. You need a lot of space for a dog or cat. In an apartment or smaller house, it can feel like they take up the whole place! On the other hand, even large pet reptiles can be kept happy and healthy in a large-enough tank.
#5 They’re inexpensive to feed. Puppies eat a lot, and dog food adds up quickly. Many reptiles don’t eat every day, much less several times a day. Reptiles have slower metabolisms that enable them to eat every few days. A frozen mouse, a head of lettuce, and a bag of crickets together will only cost around $5!
Would you like a gecko? Perhaps a snake is more your style? We have plenty of reptiles to choose from. They will all bring you the benefits listed above!
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