Search Results
6122 results for “FIC”
Giant Baboon Spider
The Giant Baboon Spider (Hysterocrates gigas) is a large, rust-colored African tarantula famous for changing its coloration with every molt. A fast-growing but aggressive burrower best left to expert keepers, females can live around 16 years.
Takydromus formosanus
The Taiwan Grass Lizard (Takydromus formosanus) is an endemic, leaf-colored lizard found only on the island of Taiwan. An agile climber that requires strong UVB lighting and a tall, planted terrarium, it is a rewarding but temperature-sensitive pet.
Poecilotheria rufilata
The Slate Red Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria rufilata) is a large, vividly marked arboreal tarantula native to the tropical rainforests of India. Renowned for its potent venom and unpredictable aggression, it is best reserved for keepers with extensive tarantula experience.
Crocodile Monitor
The Crocodile Monitor (Varanus salvadorii), also called Salvadori's monitor, is the world's longest lizard at about 5 m, a striking black-and-yellow arboreal monitor from Papua New Guinea. Powerful and potentially dangerous, it needs a large, tall, UVB-lit enclosure and is not for beginners.
Desert Monitor
The Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus) is a large, fierce monitor of the Sahara and Asian deserts, reaching up to 140 cm and famed for its endurance and venom-resistant diet of snakes and scorpions. Difficult and dangerous to keep, it is not recommended for beginners.
Lace Monitor
The Lace Monitor (Varanus varius), also called the tree goanna, is a large, arboreal Australian monitor lizard reaching about 1.5 m. An active and nervous climber with a striking spotted pattern, it needs a large, warm, UVB-lit enclosure and a varied diet of eggs, insects, and meat.
Desert Iguana
The Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) is a hardy, pale-gray desert lizard of the southwestern North American deserts, tolerant of extreme heat and aridity. Primarily herbivorous and alert, it needs a hot, dry, UVB-lit enclosure with sandy substrate and burrows.
Geoffroy’s Side-necked Turtle
The Geoffroy's Side-necked Turtle (Phrynops geoffroanus) is a shy, nocturnal South American side-necked turtle that dislikes basking and prefers dark, vegetated waters. Small and aquatic, it needs a large, clean setup and a varied omnivorous diet.
Home’s Hinge-back Tortoise
The Home's Hinge-back Tortoise (Kinixys homeana) is a shy, high-difficulty African tortoise known for its hinged rear carapace and a 90-degree rear shell drop. It prefers warm, humid conditions with ample shade and a varied omnivorous diet, but is prone to stress-induced sudden death, so it is not recommended for beginners.
Black Wood Turtle
The Black Wood Turtle (Rhinoclemmys funerea) is a striking freshwater turtle with a black or dark brown carapace and yellow-edged plastron, native from Honduras south to the Panama Canal. Cold-tolerant and highly adaptable, it can be kept aquatic or terrestrial, though males should be housed separately to avoid fighting.