I don't mind reptiles, but I wouldn't keep them as "pets".
I feel the same way about birds, insects, and fish.
I think they all do better outside.
Dogs and cats are different.

I like turtles but my boyfriend Leonard the roadrunner loved all reptiles. Here he is bringing me a frog. I liked Leonard better than the frog.

Not really a fan of keeping any animal that should really be kept in the wild in its own habitat. I understand that you inherited the creature...so hats off to you for taking care of him.

All in the wild. None as captives.

I'm more a snakes girl, but I have a few geckos as well. I do like all reptiles (and amphibians, arachnids, insects). Most of mine were rehomes from people who no longer wanted their pets, were moving and couldn't take their pets, or bought reptiles for their kids but they didn't really know what they were doing. My oldest snakes are 16/17 years old and came from an animal rescue (11 years ago) who knew nothing about taking care of snakes and wanted us to take all of the snakes in their care.

I do envy my reptiles sometimes. They get to have controlled optimal environmental conditions at all times with ready food at regular intervals without fear of predators. These are all captive bred. They are not likely to survive in the wild.

Dubia? As in George Dubia Bush? I'll see myself out...

Huge fan here! I currently have three Cali Kings, one Mex Black King, and one Bull snake. Previously had anoles, fence lizards, water dragons, tiger salamander, rough green snakes, and garter snakes. over the course of about 45 years.

I have this really cute cornsnake

Bearded dragon?

I wouldn't want to keep reptiles myself, but thanks to my friend Lisa and her infectious enthusiasm for them I do see why you would. I'll stick with warm furry creatures such as rabbits, cats and ferrets, all the same!

I am not personally but the hobby is becoming more popular. I have come across several people lately who keep the bearded dragon lizards. Years ago I kept a desert chameleon.

he says go to Mexico.

I live in the UK now, which has about five lizard species and maybe two snakes. Sigh. Quite a change from the south coast of NSW where I grew up.

My reptiles & amphibians reside outside, free, in their natural habitat. Garter snakes, toads, frogs & salamanders. I have witnessed the crash of amphibians. Frogs in particular are nowhere near the numbers they were 25 years ago. Climate change. They are affected by incremental changes.

I would sooner have pet maggots than a reptile ... but will stick with my dogs and cats

I love reptiles! When I was younger, I thought about becoming a herpetologist. Unfortunately no schools where I live actually offer degrees for it, so I was unable to pursue that dream. I did start breeding Ball Pythons, however! It was a ton of fun! I am an avid snake lover. But Ball Pythons have a special place in my heart.

Yes, from 5th to 8th grade I had a wonderful pet Iguana.

I cared for a friend's white-throated monitor for months. It was a very National Geographic experience as it ate live rats. He was about 3 feet long (1 meter) and when he started breaking out of his cage to sunbathe on the windowsill I found him another home as I was worried about my cat!

They are cool

He looks a little pale...is he getting enough sun?