Owning and keeping a reptile sounds like a daunting task with many complicated requirements, but it may be easier than you think. There are many misconceptions about reptile behavior and needs and they can be warm and affectionate pets, and you can even keep one that’s the size of a medium-sized dog. We’ll go into husbandry needs and the joys of ownership for various species with a focus on the four-foot black and white Argentine tegu.