Pet Lizard Activity Levels

Video Transcript

"Next thing we want to talk about is activity level. Certain lizards are going to be a lot more active, and a lot more receptive to your attention than say, other ones. The bearded dragon in fact, is going to be probably one of the most active out of the three we're talking about. They tend to be very rambunctious and active inside their enclosure; they move around a lot. They're also going to be the kind of lizard that you can get out and handle a bit more, so if you're somebody who wants to get out and touch it and play with them, and enjoy them being a much more active lizard, the bearded dragon might be the right choice for you. Now if you're okay with a little bit lower activity level, an animal that maybe you have to play a little bit of hide and seek for, the crested gecko might be the right choice. They're not going to be as visible or active as the bearded dragon, though when you do see them; it's kind of like finding the proverbial diamond in the rough. So it can be quite fun trying to find the crested gecko inside his enclosure; where he's nestled up in, what branch is he hiding on, things like that. Not going to be nearly as active as a bearded dragon, though they do have a pretty high activity level. So that may be more your type than say, the bearded dragon. And of course, lastly, we had the leopard gecko, who is probably the least active out of the three that we're looking at today. They do spend quite a lot of time sleeping, especially all day. They come out at night for a little while to hunt, but not necessarily the most active lizard in the world. And if you're okay with that, and just, you know, don't mind seeing the occasional burst of color and activity in the tank, then that is by far means the best choice for you."