I want a big 20+lb lizard. What kind should I look for and how much is it gonna cost me?

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Tegu! Argentine black and whites are supposed to be VERY docile (almost dog tame) and get larger, while red/blue tegus are smaller and still tame. If you get one of them, they're usually 1-300-ish bucks, and eventually need a LARGE (8 foot minimum) custom built enclosure when grown, so it'd end up being very expensive, but worth it!

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iguanas are as cheap as 10 bucks each and get huge

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well, if you call Bigfoot a lizard, check out my question, there is good info

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I don't know specific kinds of lizards. As to what it will cost you..is that the initial cost or the cost to have your hand re-attached after he bites it off?

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I would recommend a savannah monitor, or a water monitor. Larger monitors, including the water, can be difficult to handle. Large monitors are not cuddley and they can be unpredictable and dangerous. They not only bite when threatened they also attack raking with their extrememly long sharp claws. Keep this in mind, many people have been seriously injured by large monitors. If you really must have a big one, go for a water, they are very docile and placid if handled often from when they hatch.

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A savanna Monitor would be the best choice if you get it as a baby and handle it a lot. It can become very tame even dog-like. If need more info on it let me know. Much better than a iguana. You can get a baby for $50 or even less

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I sincerely hope you are kidding. The world is full of people who get pets on a whim and know nothing about them. Properly caring for a reptile is expensive. They need tons of special care and some need UVB lighting. Why torture an animal because you think it might be cool? AND.. large reptiles are dangerous, especially an improperly cared for monitor (which can grow up to six feet in length).

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An alligator might fill the bill.

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Red Tegus awesome color and nice and thick maybe $250

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You're looking for a water monitor, maybe a croc monitor. Either one is notoroius for being mean though. Price range is anywhere from $180-$800, depending on size, coloration, etc. That's just for the animal. Roughly $150-$200 for the set up, and you gotta remember what these things eat, whole animals. Water can eat whole live chickens, so feeding gets kind of expensive.

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get a monitor, look up prehistoric pets on the internet, they'll tell you everything

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U should start off with a baby iguana and it will get about 20+lbs! A baby will cost u bout 15$-25$!check the local rescue groups in ur area.