Thinking about getting a lizard for a pet. It is mainly for the kids to enjoy, but I have always wanted one since I was a kid so thought it would be a cool pet. Bearded dragons look pretty neat and the pet store guy / some interwebz reading seems to indicate they are good with kids. Any thoughts / feedback from lizard owners out there? Is this going to be fun or a big pain?
Getting a dog is a good 8-10 years away (3rd child is due in May) so want to have a neat pet for the interim years.
I recognize in advance that I will be the primary care giver (no illusions the kids will provide any care if they were anything like I was as a kid) and I have no problems with that - more just wondering if there are hidden disadvantages to being a "lizard owner" from fellow CPers. Thx.