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I'd really like to have a skink of some sort. I love their coloring. I found a picture of one I really like.
I wouldn't mind having another fat-tailed gecko, but I think I'd like something different. Something slow moving and friendly. I think snakes are neat, but I don't know that I'd want to own one. Adam was taking care of his roommate's snake and it died. It was living outside and I'm pretty sure Adam didn't give it enough water. I felt so bad for the snake. It was a constrictor and hadn't been messed with for a while so it wasn't very nice, but I hate when any kind of animal suffers. I know Adam felt really bad about it, though.
Any suggestions on a new pet? I've got to start thinking about names too. What I get will influence the name though...so maybe I'll hold off on that.
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Have you considered a Bearded Dragon? Man, they are cool. They do get to be about two feet long, though, so that's something to consider. I've seen some that just hang out on their owner's shoulder and go for a ride when they get big.
The only skinks I have any previous experience with are Blue-tongued Skinks and Fire-bellied Skinks. While I don't think they're "fast", per se, their slick skin makes it a little difficult for me to hold on to them. The muscles in their bodies are powerful and all the ones I've dealt with were extremely squirmy - but that might be due to improper socialization or under socialization.
Hmmm... suggestions for names... I'm on a kick where I use very English sounding names for things right now, so I'd probably put in my vote for something like Nigel or Colin or something, ha ha. You could go with something from literature like Gulliver or Blakeney, too. It really does depend on the pet, though.
Keep us posted; I really want to know what you decide on!!
...And bummer about the snake...
Edited at 2009-07-06 06:46 pm (UTC)