{"id":50,"date":"2021-04-05T09:49:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-05T09:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/?p=50"},"modified":"2023-11-09T08:31:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T08:31:34","slug":"lizards-that-dont-need-heat-lamp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reptilefollower.com\/lizards-that-dont-need-heat-lamp\/","title":{"rendered":"What Reptiles Can Be Kept At Room Temp? (Save Money?)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you are looking for a simple reptile as a pet and ideally without a complicated setup you may be wondering which ones can survive at room temperature…<\/p>\n

What reptiles can be kept at room temp?<\/h2>\n

Several reptiles can be kept at room temperatures. The most common one is a Crested Gecko. But, Cave Geckos and Pygmy Chameleons are known to do OK at room temperature as well. The crested Gecko is quite common because they make good pets as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, now that you know. But, do any of these come in different colors? Which ones are also easy to maintain? Are these basking lights and light sources expensive? Keep reading for these answers, and much more…<\/p>\n\n

Do any room temperature reptiles come in different colors?<\/h2>\n
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A crested Gecko on a branch.<\/p><\/div>\n

Crested Geckos can survive at room temperature and are available in various colors. These color variations are often known as morphs. As well as this they are known to friendly and easy to handle.<\/p>\n

This makes the Crested Gecko<\/a> the ideal choice for someone that wants to save some money on their setup and have a friendly pet for their family.<\/p>\n

Are basking lights and light sources expensive?<\/h2>\n

Basking lights and heat sources are known to quite expensive. And, for some lizards, this is mandatory for them to survive. But, one of the biggest costs that is often overlooked is the running costs. Meaning, the electricity to power the equipment.<\/p>\n

The thing about these running costs it is ongoing. Hence the reason why some owners may choose to find a reptile that can survive at room temperature to save these costs.<\/p>\n

What is the easiest reptile to keep?<\/h2>\n

Several reptiles are quite easy to keep such as Bearded Dragons<\/a>, Leopard Geckos<\/a>, Tortoises, or even corn snakes. This is one of the reasons why Bearded Dragons and Leopard Geckos are some of the more popular choices.<\/p>\n

However, you will still need heating equipment for these lizards, so that will need to be factored into the final decision.<\/p>\n

What reptiles are low maintenance?<\/h2>\n

Reptiles that are low maintenance include Bearded Dragons, Ball pythons<\/a>, Green Anoles<\/a>, Leopard Geckos. These make life easier when choosing a pet. But, they do need some investment up-front, and ongoing to maintain them though.<\/p>\n

Which type of lizards needs a heat lamp?<\/h2>\n

While a majority of lizards prefer humid and tropical climates, some favor deserts or temperate climates. Lizards from the tropics or desert will need heat lamps, while lizards from cooler climates might not.<\/p>\n

Bearded dragons and leopard geckos, which are among the most popular pet lizards, come from the desert. Green iguanas, anoles, and Chinese water dragons are examples of tropical lizards, while the various skinks hail from temperate climates. The skinks thus might not need heat lamps, but all of the others will.<\/p>\n

There are several thousand lizard species, and\u00a0lizards<\/a><\/u>\u00a0can be found on every single continent except Antarctica. Most species are diurnal or active during the day.<\/p>\n

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Why do lizards need heat lamps?<\/h2>\n

All organisms require\u00a0heat<\/a><\/u> for essential biological processes like digestion, respiration, circulation, and reproduction. Animals are either warm-blooded (endotherms) or cold-blooded (ectotherms). The former can make their own heat, while the latter gets it from the environment.<\/p>\n

Reptiles, like lizards, and snakes, are\u00a0ectotherms.<\/a><\/u> They use various behavioral strategies to get the heat they need. For example, many reptiles will bask or lie in the sun to warm up their bodies.<\/p>\n

Similarly, they may rest on hot rocks or other surfaces to get the heat they need. Reptiles are especially apt to bask first thing in the morning to raise their body temperature and speed up their metabolism.<\/p>\n

When a reptile starts to feel overheated it will seek shade or burrow into the ground to cool off.<\/p>\n