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Mangshan Pit Viper
A huge, white-tailed, critically endangered pit viper endemic to China - one of the world's rarest and most venomous snakes. NOT a pet; education only.
Spotted Turtle
A tiny, starry-spotted North American gem - one of the smallest turtles, beautiful, and of real conservation concern (pricey and declining).
Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula
The Brazilian whiteknee tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is a boldly black-and-white striped, fast-growing pet tarantula from Brazil — note that taxonomically it is an arachnid, not a reptile, but it is grouped here with the reptile-archive keepers' species.
Buff-striped Keelback
The Buff-striped Keelback (Amphiesma stolatum) is a small, non-venomous, diurnal snake reaching about 90 cm, with interlaced gray-brown and yellow-brown patterns. Gentle in temperament, its numbers have dropped sharply due to pesticide use.
Razor-backed Musk Turtle
The Razor-backed Musk Turtle (Sternotherus carinatus), affectionately called the 'razor' or 'little razor,' has a uniquely keeled, roof-like carapace. A common and easy musk turtle, it is active and interactive with keepers.
Northern Diamondback Terrapin
The Northern Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin terrapin), the nominate subspecies, is a semi-aquatic turtle native to the brackish estuaries of the U.S. Atlantic coast. Named for the diamond patterns on its shell, it is increasingly popular, reasonably priced, and not hard to keep — but it needs brackish water.
Chaco Tortoise
The Chaco Tortoise (Chelonoidis chilensis), long misnamed the Argentine or 'Chilean' tortoise, is a rare South American tortoise from the Gran Chaco of Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Brazil. Closely related to red- and yellow-footed tortoises, it is attractive but delicate and disease-prone, so best left to experienced keepers.
Mississippi Map Turtle
The Mississippi Map Turtle (Graptemys kohnii) is the most common and cheapest map turtle. Juveniles resemble red-eared sliders and are often sold alongside them, making it a popular beginner water turtle.
Yellow-bellied Slider
The Yellow-bellied Slider (Trachemys scripta scripta) is a common, hardy and inexpensive North American slider with a yellow belly and yellow 'ear' patches. Easy to keep but a messy, fast-eating carnivore-leaning omnivore.
Yellow Mud Turtle
The yellow mud turtle (Kinosternon flavescens) is a small, flat, yellow-plastron mud turtle from the central United States and Mexico. Shy and largely aquatic, it is a dedicated carnivore with a long lifespan.