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Takydromus wolteri
The mountain grass lizard (Takydromus wolteri) is a grass lizard very widely distributed across northern China. A small, slender, burrowing lizard, it is kept by both researchers and hobbyists and does well on a sand substrate with 12-14 hours of daylight.
Calotes mystaceus
The white-lipped tree lizard (Calotes mystaceus), also called the arrow-spined agama, is found in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and China's Yunnan. A small, forest-dwelling agamid, it needs high humidity (about 75%) and temperatures of 25-30 deg C.
Vipera ruselli siamensis
The white-browed pit viper (Vipera ruselli siamensis) is a venomous pit viper found in Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi in China, and abroad in India, Pakistan, Myanmar, and Thailand. Despite its potent venom, used medically to treat cerebral thrombosis, it is one of the easiest snakes to keep and tolerates a wide range of temperatures.
Costa Rican Orange Mouth Tarantula
The Costa Rican orange mouth (Psalmopoeus reduncus) is a small, fast, metallic-colored arboreal tarantula from Central American rainforests. Fierce and escape-prone, it is best kept by experienced handlers in a humid, arboreal setup.
Cuban False Chameleon
The Cuban false chameleon is the largest species in its genus, a diurnal, arboreal lizard from Cuba named for its bony head casque and color-changing ability. Found in forests and orchards, it does best with misting, broad foliage and a 25–30°C daytime temperature.
Ecuadorian Woolly Pinktoe Tarantula
The Ecuadorian woolly pinktoe (Avicularia huriana) is a rare, larger pinktoe tarantula from southern Ecuador's rainforests, with a fluffy golden-on-pale-green adult form reaching 16–19 cm in leg span. Its delicate spiderlings demand careful control of humidity and ventilation.
Ecuadorian Purple Pinktoe Tarantula
The Ecuadorian purple pinktoe (Avicularia purpurea) is a striking, jewel-toned arboreal tarantula from the rainforests of southwestern Ecuador, reaching 13–14 cm in leg span. Its speed and occasional aggression make it better suited to keepers with some experience.
Armadillo Lizard
The armadillo lizard (Cordylidae) is a hardy, diurnal lizard from the dry savannas of eastern and southern Africa, reaching up to 48 cm. Omnivorous and relatively easy to keep, it needs a dry enclosure with UVB lighting, a hide, and a varied diet of insects and greens.
Short-tailed Pit Viper
The short-tailed pit viper (Gloydius brevicaudus) is a highly venomous snake widely distributed across China, the Korean Peninsula, and Taiwan. A hardy and abundant species, it inhabits habitats ranging from plains to 1,900 m mountains and feeds on small vertebrates, though its potent venom makes it unsuitable for inexperienced keepers.
Wallace’s Flying Frog
Wallace's flying frog (Rhacophorus nigropalmatus), also called the black-webbed tree frog, is a gliding frog of the rainforests of Malaysia and Indonesia. With its large webbed feet it can glide up to 15 meters between trees, and in captivity it needs a tall, humid, planted enclosure with secure walls.