Low Maintenance Pets Reptiles. Some reptiles are poor choices for beginners due to their diet, environmental needs, or unwieldy adult size. These lizards are nocturnal and prefer to have caves to hide in during the day.
The bearded dragon is an exception though. Some reptiles are poor choices for beginners due to their diet, environmental needs, or unwieldy adult size. Feeding some reptiles gets pricey if you’re unable to raise their food, and fish tank supplies quickly run up a bill.
Even though these kinds of pets are extremely low maintenance, parental supervision is needed for cleaning the tank, purchasing the food, and keeping the pet alive.
These lizards are nocturnal and prefer to have caves to hide in during the day. Being reptiles, they may not be as social as the other choices on this list. You certainly can't cuddle with a goldfish, for long, and gerbils generally like their space. We’ve also included the top ten low maintenance pets that we reviewed.