Ok after helping me take care of my Anole, and now she has decided that she wants a new pet now she was thinking about either Anoles, Water Dragons, Leopard Gecko, Golden Gecko, Mud Turtles, or Salamanders and I new some help in deciding what to tell her to get and of course I will be taking care of her animals while she helps me so she can get used to it so any advice on what she should get is appreciated.

Leopard Geckos are awesome and easy to care for,,,,they get my vote.

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well actually I never thought about making a pole. anyway thanks for the advice, i will tell her what you guys said.

who is she? age?

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well she isn't a member here but she is 15 years old.

I was just wondering if she was a sister or what... = ) me being curious.

Being 15 as long as you are willing to help her learn how to take care, and she's gonna be willing to put time in with the animal pretty much everything you listed would be ok.
First thing to find out would be what she is looking for. if she wants something that can be held then a Leo or WD would be a good choice. If she wants something thats just gonna stay in the tank and look cool, the Anoles or Salamander would be good. I don't know much about the mud turtle or the golden gecko but I know that some geckos can be aggressive and are not good pets for someone that is inexperienced. Have you thought about any frogs or snakes?

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well she doesnt like snakes and she isnt interested in frogs much

I would NOT advise a water dragon as her first herp, especially with her being so young. The dragon is going to be around still when she decides to go off to college or move out and things like that could lead to her having to part with it, which can be devastating. A leopard gecko, anoles, golden gecko or something more compact would be more suited in the long run to living in a tiny campus apartment and they are much easier to move than the enormous cage a Chinese Water Dragon will need.

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I agree with Lacey. Please also remember that she has to be able to afford the animal. She has to have the money, not only for it and the enclosure, but for food, lighting, vet visits, etc. Water Dragons are pretty expensive animals with VERY specific needs.

For her first herp, a leopard gecko or an anole would be her best bet. Their enclosures are smaller, and they themselves are easier to maintain, and have a shorter lifespan.

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well she is my sister, and the animal will be kept at my house and she comes over every weekend, so thats when she would attempt to take care of it. also keep in mind that I have a Anole, and a Leopard Gecko, so I was thinking that mayne something I didnt have would be good for her since like I said I dont have them, do you agree.