Wanting to get a small reptile/amphibian

[witchpig]

I know some snail keepers have other animals as well, would you guys know of any beginner-friendly reptiles that can fit in a 10-gallon tank? It would be preferable if they don't live too long.

[picklepies]

Oooo exciting most reptiles live at least 3 years, often longer in captivity, would you want a social reptile or a single reptile? X

[tenebricosa]

Do you already have the tank? Is it a long tank or a high tank?

If it's a basic, long fish tank, you can fit a leopard gecko in it, they are really great starting reptiles, can be kept on paper towels so they are very easy to clean and are pretty friendly so once they're used to you, you can let them crawl on your hands and explore a little.
They do need proper heating and LIVE food though, and they are crepuscular animals so don't expect them to be out during most of the day (you'll mostly see them in the morning and in the evening).
They do live quite long though, averaging at ten years and above.

Crested geckos are another option, but they need climbing space and are less easy to handle than leopard geckos.

[jroberts]

Jul 14, 2017 1:26:01 GMT witchpig said:

I know some snail keepers have other animals as well, would you guys know of any beginner-friendly reptiles that can fit in a 10-gallon tank? It would be preferable if they don't live too long.

Personally, id say 10 gallon is a little on the small side (allot on the small side) for a reptile. While people do keep anoles, geckos and eastern ribbons in tanks this size, I have to say I disapprove of it. But that being said, pet stores will say its fine and I guess their words hold more weight than mine weather its ethical or not. 

The shortest lifespan reptile your going to find are chameleons, but you will need a much larger enclosure. 
I have a green iguana who lives with me, but he doesn't live in a tank at all. He has a 6x2x2ft tank with no lid (purely for basking) but has the run of the house and spends very little time in the tank. 

Without going into to much detail, I have several animals living loose in my house that most people would imprison in vivariums and cages because I don't see the ethics behind space restriction. Animals do not choose to be born into captivity or be taken from the wild, so its the buyers responsibility to ensure they have the best life possible.