Lizards are very common reptiles. They can be pets. You need to first know all about the lizard you want to pet. There are many species of lizards which are very friendly and can be very good and interesting pets. While there are some such species of lizards as well which do not like being handled so you should first know about all the habits, likes and dislikes of the lizard you want as a pet. Lizards are really beautiful and fascinating creatures and make very good pets if housed properly.

There are different species of lizards with different specialties. Some have beautiful scales, some have amazing textures while some are strong and fast. You need to choose a habitat for your lizard according to their specialties. Lizards make very good pets. There are many species of lizards which do not really care much about handling them and can be handled and taught few things.

Species like Bearded dragons, crested geckos and leopard geckos are all handle able and fairly friendly pet lizards. Some lizards have really smooth and delicate skin like in day geckos so they should not be handled but they are also very lovely. Bearded dragons are the most docile and puppy like. You can feel their affection and they like to be handled. They are hearty and don't require extreme conditions to ensure its health and happiness. Leopard geckos, fat tailed geckos, gargoyle geckos, crested geckos, berber skinks, bearded dragons, uromastyx, fire skinks, sandfish skinks, plated lizards... the list goes on!

Lizards can make great pets, and can be handled. Some lizards, including chameleons and anoles, get very stressed out by handling but a lot of others can be handled safely though and  it is not like they have toxic or absorbent skin like amphibians. In all the thinking of most people about lizards being mean and not good pets is completely. The right type of lizard with right type of care can make a great pet. And this is sure to say that lizards can make not just good but very good pets.