I've never seen those kind of reptiles before
They have very pretty eyes indeed ^^

Are they more of a "specialised" pet? or are they local to you :3

Would like to own a reptile (Bearded dragon or Leopard gecko), but if I happen to go away mum probably won't enjoy feeding it ^^; ehehe

They're Rhacodactylus Chahoua, or Mossy Prehensile-Tailed Geckos in english haha :)
They're not the rarest thing on the reptile market, but they're not very common either. Especially not where I live :p had to drive 5 hours to pick them up haha

I'm personally totally obsessed with reptiles (I have 6 atm and more to come xD) and they do make really interesting pets, but they don't give back to you in a way a dog or cat would. I have my reptiles because they fascinate me, and a dog-tame parrot as my companion haha.
But I can totally understand your mother not being too happy with feeding :p mine isn't too pleased either haha

They faschinate me as well and I have been thinking about getting Savannah monitor. But after doing alot of research I'm worried I might not be able to take care of him properly. Then there is also the problem with other people having to take care of such a complex animal.