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Rosy Chain Snake
The rosy chain snake (Dinodon rosozonatum) is a fierce, nocturnal, colubrid endemic to Hainan Island, China, marked by pink crossbands on a blackish-brown body. Listed under China's protected-wildlife directory, it is rarely kept and feeds on frogs and, occasionally, other snakes.
Many-spotted Tree Snake
The many-spotted tree snake (Boiga multomaculata) is an arboreal, mildly venomous colubrid with a pale brown spine stripe and alternating dark blotches, found across South and Southeast Asia including southern China. A forest-dwelling climber that eats birds and lizards, it has no record of captive keeping.
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.
Oriental Fire-bellied Toad
The Oriental fire-bellied toad (Bombina orientalis) is a small (about 45 mm), rough-skinned toad from northeastern China, Korea, and Russia, famous for its bright orange-and-black underside displayed in a defensive 'unken' arch. Listed under China's protected-wildlife directory, it is best left in the wild.
East African Horned Baboon Tarantula
The East African horned baboon tarantula is a rare, expert-level Old World species from Mozambique and Zimbabwe, with a potent venom and rapid movement. Terrestrial and requiring high humidity and strong ventilation, it is best left to experienced collectors.
Eastern Tiger Snake
The Eastern tiger snake (Notechis sp.) is a large, highly venomous Australian elapid whose venom contains both coagulants and neurotoxins, making bites potentially fatal. Commonly found in southern Australia's swamps, it is best appreciated in the wild rather than in captivity.
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.
Tuatara
The tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) is one of the oldest surviving reptiles, a nocturnal inhabitant of the rocky coastlines and seabird burrows of New Zealand's offshore islands. It predates the dinosaurs and is the sole surviving member of the order Rhynchocephalia.
European Green Lizard
The European green lizard (Lacerta viridis) is a bright green lizard of European grasslands and hedgerows. Males show a vivid blue throat in the breeding season, while females may be brown or green; being territorial, they are best kept in pairs with ample space.
Ridged-tailed Monitor
The ridged-tailed monitor (Varanus primordius) is a stocky, mainly terrestrial monitor from Australia with three recognized subspecies, reaching 60-70 cm in length. Males are notably heavier than females, and it remains an uncommon subject in captivity.