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Colombian Wood Turtle
The Colombian wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys melanosterna), also called the black-bellied wood turtle, is a vividly marked, entirely dark-plumaged member of the American wood-turtle genus. A tropical, aquatic omnivore from northwestern South America.
Costa Rican Painted Wood Turtle
The Costa Rican painted wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys pulcherrima manni) is the most vividly coloured of the wood turtles, with red and yellow rings on its shell. A semi-aquatic, plant-leaning omnivore from Central America that is challenging for beginners.
Crowned River Turtle
The crowned river turtle (Hardella thurjii) is a South Asian pond turtle that is relatively easy to keep but remains uncommon in the hobby. It is a largely herbivorous, placid water turtle from the rivers and swamps of the Indian subcontinent.
White-lipped Frog
The white-lipped frog (Leptodactylus albilabris) is a slender-legged frog from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, easily recognized by its white upper lip. A hardy amphibian pet that absorbs water through its skin rather than drinking.
Forest Hinge-back Tortoise
The African hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys erosa), also called the forest hinge-back, is one of the most prized hinge-back tortoises from Africa. It can fold the rear of its carapace — a unique defense and breathing aid — and demands high humidity and experienced care.
Florida Peninsula Cooter
The Florida Peninsula Cooter (Pseudemys peninsularis) is a large, hardy North American pond turtle marked in yellow and green. It closely resembles the red-eared slider but shows a yellow (not red) plastron, and is an affordable, beginner-friendly turtle.
Egyptian Tortoise
The Egyptian Tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni) is the smallest tortoise in the Northern Hemisphere and the most fragile, hardest-to-keep Mediterranean tortoise. Tiny changes in environment or diet can cause stress death; do not mix it with other turtles.
Cochin Forest Cane Turtle
The Cochin Forest Cane Turtle (Vijayachelys silvatica) is a rare, semi-aquatic turtle from the forested hills of southern India above 300 m. Secretive and burrowing, it is seldom seen in trade and hard to keep.
Golden Clawed Toad
The Golden Clawed Toad is the popular albino form of the African clawed toad (Xenopus laevis), an entirely aquatic pipid frog from southeastern Africa, widely kept in aquaria and used in research.
Common Spider Tortoise
The Common Spider Tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides) is a tiny forest tortoise endemic to Madagascar. Never captive-bred and only wild-caught in trade, it is demanding and listed on CITES Appendix I, so buy with caution.