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Pearl Stingray
The Pearl Stingray (Potamotrygon motoro), also called the Amazon River Stingray, is a common stingray in aquariums. Its charming pattern of round cream spots like pearls gives the name 'Pearl Stingray'.
Large Mudskipper
The Large Mudskipper (Boleophthalmus pectinirosris) is a warm-water intertidal fish from China's coastal regions that hops across mud using its pelvic fins. It is solitary, burrow-dwelling, breathes through skin and tail, and is not hard to keep. It is also used as food.
Eastern Painted Turtle
One of four painted-turtle subspecies - smaller, plainer and a bit harder to keep than the western form, but a classic, hardy North American pet with a red-edged shell.
Savanna Monitor
A medium-large, intelligent African monitor - active, robust, and a more manageable alternative to the giant monitors for experienced keepers.
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.
Burmese Star Tortoise
A beautifully starred tortoise from Myanmar, once thought extinct in the wild and now the focus of an intense captive-breeding rescue - a true conservation emblem.
Corn Snake
The quintessential beginner snake - docile, hardy, beautifully patterned, and available in a rainbow of morphs. Hard to beat for a first snake.
Taiwan Kukri Snake
A small, secretive colubrid from Taiwan with a distinctive kukri-shaped rear tooth - harmless and an interesting rarity for advanced keepers.
Kingsnake
A collective name for the striking, constrictor snakes of the genus Lampropeltis - famed for eating other snakes, including venomous ones, and among the easiest snakes to keep.
Common Garter Snake
One of the most widespread and easy-going pet snakes - striped, hardy, live-bearing, and a great introduction to snake keeping.