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Hi, I was wondering if you guys knew any kinds of lizards or any other repiles (except tortoises, turtles, or snakes) that don't eat crickets?? I really need some help!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

Thanks,
Lisa

Um.. are you ok with mice or do you want a vegetarian?

Most lizard that eat Crickets will also eat Mealworms, Butterworms, Waxworms, Silkworms, and Roaches.

Some are also herbivores and only eat fruit and veggies... however i've herd that these are quite difficult to adequetly supply them with all the nutrients they need.

There are a few that don't need crickets. I was looking for a lizard that wouldn't eat alot of crickets because I really don't want to have to set up a breeding tank for the bugs. They are really nasty and foul.

Now it depends what you're willing to feed. Are you ok with a small number of crickets? I have a tiny critter keeper that I usually keep 1-3 dozen circkets in at a time for my bufo americanus. They really aren't much of a problem.
If you're ok with a small number, there are many small lizards out there that are easy to care for. I suggest a schneiders skink or a curly tail lizard.
Are you ok with other insects? There are many other species available on the web as food sources.

Do you want a completely vegetarian option? Look into Iguanas, Chuckwallas, and Uromastyx.

How about a meat eater that will take other things besides crickets? Ants? Horned toads require ants or small insects almost exclusively if I'm not mistaken.
Mice? I've heard you can feed older leapord geckos pinky mice (dont quote me on that tho it might be just as a treat from time to time). I believe some of the various monitor lizards eat small rodents.
Worms and or nightcrawlers? I've heard of people feeding worms to their bearded dragons instead of crickets.
I've seen some lizard caresheets that give some wierd stuff as food, even canned dogfood (Giant european legless lizard).

Also, are you a beginner lizard keeper? That can narrow your choices down a bit. Some lizards are just plain hard to keep from what I am told.
You might want to look into an older bearded dragon. Possibly the most recommended beginner lizards out there. They eat tons of crickets when young, but their diet changes as they get older to a majority of veggies (about 90% veggies and 10% meat).

Space for a tank/cage/etc can help too. Iguanas for example need a tall cage about the size of a refridgerator. Uromastyx need a pen almost the size of a fridge, but on its size (about 4x2x2). But then again, some smaller lizards do ok in a 10 gallon aquarium.

Heck, go on to the kingsnake classified and see whats available, what catches your eye, etc, then look up their care on the web to see if you can handle it.

Hope this helps somewhat.

Keep in mind keeping an iguana in a cage the size of a refer is only a minimum. I would not keep a full grown individual in anything smaller that an enclosure measuring 8' Tall and at least 6' deep and 6' wide.
RR

Uros dont need pens the size of fridges, a 55 gallon tank is ok for the speices going up to 14 inches, i think a fridge sized pen would only be needed for an Egyptian Uro ,just thought you should know

Follow the link to my site for one.
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Craig Loose
The Blue Tongue Pages

leopard geckos dont need to be fed crickets at all. The only thing they really need for a staple is mealworms (smalll little worrms about an inch long). of course every lizard need variety, from time to time your can give them silkworms or waxworms. they are probably the easiest lizard to care for too, go to drgecko.com for all the info you need. they come in different colors and morphs and are very pleasing to the eye. good luck,
Mac