Animal Assisted Therapy: Reptiles
Safe with pregnancy
The use of an animal companion as a pet to improve an individual's social, emotional, motivational or functional activities
Caution
Some of them don’t bond closely with humans
They can easily escape or hide away (leashes are available)
Their food is usually live creatures:
- Can be squeamish
- Can easily escape into other parts of the house
- May be smelly and noisy
Therapy for:
General Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Loneliness
Commonly recommended breeds include:
Bearded Dragon
Leopard Geckos
Iguanas
Turtles
Snakes
Comments
Suitable for apartment and small homes
They have a low risk of causing allergic reactions
They are not noisy
They do not usually smell
Beautiful creatures
Likes to be held and carried
Can be left home alone for moderate periods
Safe with diabetes
Safe with children
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