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Horsfield’s Tortoise (Central Asian Tortoise)
A small, cold-adapted tortoise from Central Asia that hibernates hard - the 'four-clawed' tortoise and a challenging but rewarding steppe species.
Ryukyu Black-breasted Leaf Turtle
A tiny, endangered leaf turtle found only on the Ryukyu Islands - a miniature cousin of the black-breasted leaf turtle and a conservation concern.
Japanese Pond Turtle
A neat, personable pond turtle endemic to Japan - semi-aquatic, hardy, and well suited to a well-filtered home pond.
Water Monitor
A large, intelligent, semiaquatic monitor from Asia - powerful, escape-prone, and strictly for keepers who can provide serious space.
Chinese Skink (Chinese Blue-tailed Skink)
A robust, shiny-scaled ground skink from East Asia - hardy, active, and a good candidate for a planted terrarium.
Chinese Water Dragon
A vivid green, semi-arboreal Asian lizard that loves to bask and dive into water - active, attractive, and a step up from beginners.
Inland Bearded Dragon
The quintessential beginner lizard - a personable, arm-waving, beard-puffing desert agamid that thrives with good heat and UVB.
Chinese Water Snake
A small, fish-eating Asian water snake - mild-tempered, aquatic, and a manageable species for keepers interested in natricine snakes.
Chinese Cobra (Zhoushan Cobra)
A widespread, highly venomous Asian cobra with a dramatic hood - dangerous and respected, and of interest only to specialist venom handlers.
Hognose Snake (Western Hognose)
The comedic 'puff adder' of the pet trade - a short, upturned snout, dramatic bluffing, and a harmless nature make it a characterful colubrid.