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Posted by: Fireside3 at Sun Sep 17 23:47:44 2006  [ Report Abuse ] [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by Fireside3 ]  
   

In my honest opinion, after 5 years of keeping these lizards; the animals should absolutely be let go where there were found. These lizards are not "easy", I do not recommend them for the inexperienced, and they are CERTAINLY not a suitable pet for a child. They simply have too many care requirements and captive considerations, not to mention their more strict dietary requirements in general. This may be more relaxed if the species is a hernadesi, but do not let that fool you. That species of lizard is probably one of the harder in the way of Horned Lizards to keep alive.

These lizards are not the kind of reptile to get started on and learn as you go. You will surely kill it, and there are far too many losses in their wild populations to justify keeping it just because your children want to. I'm sorry but an informed adult opinion is what should overrule here.

Being that you two people live in a state where Horned Lizards are native, I suggest you learn quite a bit more first. Then if you still wish to have one you may be more prepared, and the lizard will have a much better chance of surviving. Please don't experiment without sufficient knowledge of these animals.
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