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Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens
The Venezuelan Sun Tiger Tarantula (Chromatopelma cyaneopubescens) is a stunning, colorful spider from Venezuela's dry shrublands, with a blue-green carapace and orange-abdomened adults. Docile yet shy, it is a prolific webber that appreciates deep substrate for burrowing.
Three-striped roofed turtle
The giant roofed turtles (including the Burmese, Red-crowned, and Three-striped roofed turtles) are large, rare Asian river turtles that need spacious outdoor ponds with basking sites. Timid yet personable, they require warm water and careful temperature gradients to stay healthy.
Chiapas giant musk turtle
The Chiapas Giant Musk Turtle (Staurotypus triporcatus) is the largest and most vividly patterned of the musk turtles, native to Central America. A highly aquatic, somewhat aggressive omnivore, it needs a large, sturdy, well-filtered aquatic setup.
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.
Haplopelma albostriatum
The Thai Zebra Leg Tarantula (Haplopelma albostriatum) is an inexpensive but aggressive burrowing spider from Thailand. Requiring deep, moist substrate and high humidity, it is best suited to experienced keepers who can respect its defensive temperament.
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.
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.