but i live with my grandma (trying to find an affordable place to move rn) and she hates animals so it'd have to be something very small, quiet, and confined to a tank/cage. aka: a fish, reptile, or amphibian. i don't really want fish because transporting them when i move is gonna be a pain in the ass. i guess bugs are also an option; i do really like praying mantises. but idk how easy they are to keep and i love reptiles/amphibians so...
what is a good scaly (or not-so-scaly) pal for someone with minimal space and budget? initial setup cost isn't a huge concern, but ongoing cost of care is something i gotta take into consideration 'cause i wanna make sure i don't get something i can't provide for. a pet is a long-term investment, so i must choose wisely. recommendations needed.
i mean, it's just a consideration for now; no immediate plans, but yeah. it's lonely around here