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South African Bowsprit Tortoise
The South African Bowsprit Tortoise (Chersina angulata), also called the angulated tortoise, favors dry, hot regions and becomes inactive and refuses food when captive temperatures drop below 20°C. A strictly herbivorous species, it feeds only on plant matter in the wild and accepts fruits and vegetables in captivity.
Brown Roofed Turtle
The Brown Roofed Turtle (Pangshura smithii) is a relatively uncommon member of the roofed turtle genus, comprising two subspecies—the nominate Smith's roofed turtle and the white-footed roofed turtle, distinguished by the absence of black markings on its plastron. A semi-aquatic omnivore, it inhabits riverbed mud across the Indian subcontinent and enjoys basking.
Pigmy Mulga Monitor
The pygmy mulga monitor is mainly distributed across the dry regions of western, northern, and southern Australia and Queensland. It will even eat smaller lizards of its own kind and forages on the ground or in trees.
Avicularia braunshauseni
The Brazilian pinktoe tarantula (Avicularia braunshauseni) is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Acanthoscurria insubtilis
The Bolivian whitefront (also called the Bolivian whiteknee), Acanthoscurria insubtilis, is native to Bolivia. A slightly moist substrate of peat blocks or coconut fiber is recommended.
Lasiodora klugi
The Bahia scarlet tarantula (Lasiodora klugi) is native to the tropical rainforests of Bahia state, Brazil.
Acanthoscurria juruenicola
The Brazilian orange-banded tarantula (Acanthoscurria juruenicola) is native to Brazil and Peru — another large species from Brazil. Overall brown with orange markings at the joints, a deep black carapace, and red hairs on the abdomen, the color combination is striking. Like the Brazilian whiteknee, the spiderlings are almost grey-white and will dig to hide.
White-throated monitor
The white-throated monitor (Varanus albigularis) is a fairly typical monitor lizard and possesses most of the traits of the group.
Brachypelma angustum
The Costa Rican redtail (Brachypelma angustum) is native to the rainforests of Costa Rica — also known as the Guatemala redtail spider. In both size and habitat it is very similar to the classic Mexican redleg. Adults reach a leg span of 15–16 cm.
Costa Rican Zebra
The Costa Rican zebra tarantula is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. Adults reach a leg span of 14–17 cm and are known for a gentle, easily tamed temperament.