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OK i want a collared really bad but i cant afford to feed it much. How many crickets do they eat a day? OR how much cash a week do they cost to feed as adults? thanks i cant afford the 6 a day thing i heard so be honest and i hope i get good news.

you may not have enough to be able to feed a new lizard, then maybe you should hold off.

I know, I know, it is exciting, to think about getting a new lizard, I realize how much you do want one, but you also have to buy basking lights, uvb lights, calcuim powder , sand.

And take into consideration any emergencies you may have, that require vet help. Or money for worming/ parasites.

I know you must be young, but as far as the care and finacial end, you better talk to your parents first.

As far as eating , mine can eat 5 0r 6 a day plus superworms, not all will eat that much, but you do have to have enough, and a variety, helps also.

You can catch some bugs, but come fall/winter you will still have to buy some. You can always learn to breed crickets also. One alternative.

Maybe do some little jobs here and there for some money for supplies ! Wish you the best!
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Eve

ok i already have the basking lamp, 29 gallon tank, uvb 8.0 light, sand, hiding places, driftwood, water dish, etc. i really want a collared lizard but (okay anyone reading this dont laugh) i only get 3 bux a week for allowance so im gonna get a western fence lizard. and my parents will pay for vet visits so i see what you mean eve but i do want one when i get a job i will have a collared i guarantee you. ALSO anyone know if i can have a whiptail and a fence lizard together? SO you know i have a female leo, a m/f pair of spadefoots, a tiger salamander(unsexed) and some kinda lizard coming up i hope. Pretty good for 3 a week, eh?