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Reptiles

Bearded dragons, geckos, snakes and turtles: quiet, fascinating pets whose care is all about getting the habitat right. Real enclosure, temperature and diet requirements on every profile.

Ball Python

3–5 feet (females larger than males)

Bearded Dragon

16–24 inches including tail

Blue Tongue Skink

18–24 inches

Corn Snake

4–5.5 feet

Crested Gecko

8–10 inches including tail

Eastern Box Turtle

4.5–6 inches (occasionally to 7 inches)

Gargoyle Gecko

8–10 inches including tail

Green Anole

5–8 inches including tail

Hermann's Tortoise

6–8 inches (eastern subspecies smaller, western larger; females bigger than males)

Leopard Gecko

7–10 inches including tail

Leopard Tortoise

10–18 inches (East African animals can exceed 20 inches); 30–40 lb typical, large adults heavier

Red-Eared Slider

10–12 inches of shell (females larger)

Russian Tortoise

5–8 inches (females larger than males; exceptional females approach 10 inches)

Tokay Gecko

10–13 inches including tail (males largest)

Veiled Chameleon

Males 14–18 inches; females 10–14 inches (including tail)