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You'd have a tough time keeping a chameleon without additional heating. Fun little animals though.
How about anoles? Sometimes called the American chameleon, green anoles are native to the subtropical climate of the southeastern U.S. I believe you can generally find a few more species in the pet trade too. They're pretty undemanding, and you could keep several in a 75 gallon tank, whereas a 75 long might be pushing it for even one chameleon (though not impossible).
Also, there are some cool amphibians. Many different types of newts and salamanders will do just fine at room temperature. Again, you could keep several in a tank that size. I'm thinking of the fire-bellied newt, or maybe the Oregon newt. Fire-bellied toads are also nice in groups and would thrive in a nicely planted 75 gallon half land/half water setup. Any of these three are very good beginner pets.
Newts are pretty long-lived. I had a fire-bellied newt that died last summer after 20 years in my care.
Reptiles are nice, but given your parameters, you should give amphibians some consideration too. As a general rule, you want to treat any reptile or amphibian as though it's carrying something. For your protection and theirs, always practice safe handling (wash your hands before and after), and handle them (amphibians especially), as little as possible.
How about anoles? Sometimes called the American chameleon, green anoles are native to the subtropical climate of the southeastern U.S. I believe you can generally find a few more species in the pet trade too. They're pretty undemanding, and you could keep several in a 75 gallon tank, whereas a 75 long might be pushing it for even one chameleon (though not impossible).
Also, there are some cool amphibians. Many different types of newts and salamanders will do just fine at room temperature. Again, you could keep several in a tank that size. I'm thinking of the fire-bellied newt, or maybe the Oregon newt. Fire-bellied toads are also nice in groups and would thrive in a nicely planted 75 gallon half land/half water setup. Any of these three are very good beginner pets.
Newts are pretty long-lived. I had a fire-bellied newt that died last summer after 20 years in my care.
Reptiles are nice, but given your parameters, you should give amphibians some consideration too. As a general rule, you want to treat any reptile or amphibian as though it's carrying something. For your protection and theirs, always practice safe handling (wash your hands before and after), and handle them (amphibians especially), as little as possible.
