Why a Steppe Runner is a Great New Exotic Pet

Are you in step with Steppe Runners? They are the new sensation with exotic pet collectors. They have a lot going for them: They are cute, small, easy to care for, and they take well to people.

You can see them in their natural habitat, which includes the grasslands and deserts of Mongolia, southeastern Europe and parts of Russia; however, it would be much easier to have one in your own home. And as you will see here, that is an easy proposition that requires only minutes per day.

One of several reasons for their popularity is because the like to be handled by their owners. They will sit right in the palm of the hand and relax while enjoying the company of another life form. It sometimes takes a little work to build up their trust, but they soon come around and learn to enjoy people.

The steppe lizard is not just friendly, but easy to care for, too. When it’s not busy eating out of your hand, it will sun itself on nice flat rocks and take in the rays. It doesn't demand a high-tech housing, and it requires very few furnishings. All it takes is a pet cave, some rocks and a branch or two situated on some sand.

People who want to get into collecting exotic pets would do well to try a steppe lizard. They are by far one of the easier exotics to care for. They only eat insects, and they have very few other requirements other than warmth and cover. Additionally, they are small, so they don’t take up much space.

You can order steppe runners online, or you can get them from a pet store in your area. Not all stores carry them, yet, so you may have to ask around. It will be worth the effort if you are interested in this kind of thing.