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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.
Kapuas Mud Snake
The Kapuas Mud Snake (also called the color-changing snake) is found in swamps and swamp forests along Indonesia's Kapuas River. A rear-fanged colubrid discovered only around 2005, it is venomous but not yet kept as a pet.
Dyscophus antongili
The Antongil Bay Tomato Frog (Dyscophus antongili) is native to the east coast of Madagascar and feeds on insects. Restricted to a narrow range and threatened by habitat loss and poaching for the pet trade, it is listed under CITES Appendix I. Wild individuals come in red (females) or yellow (males), so choose a female if you want a red 'tomato'.
Physignathus lesueuri
The Australian Water Dragon (Physignathus lesueuri) is a docile, medium-sized lizard that enjoys swimming, making it an ideal choice for keepers who want a gentle, aquatic reptile. Closely resembling the Green Iguana but lacking the large rounded scales on the cheeks, it thrives with proper care and can live 10-20 years or more.
Xenesthis monstrosa
The Colombian Giant Black (Xenesthis monstrosa) is a dark-colored tarantula little known in the pet trade and described as very similar to the Colombian Laser. With a black carapace marked only by pink spots around the eyes and a large 22-24 cm legspan, it is a challenging, expert-level species.
Xenesthis immanis
The Colombian Laser (Xenesthis immanis) is a striking pet tarantula prized for its violet, laser-patterned carapace, with adult males showing the most vivid coloration. Native to southern Colombia and Peru, it is a slow-growing, long-lived species suited to experienced keepers.
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.
Costa Rican Tiger Rump Tarantula
The Costa Rican tiger rump (Cyclosternum fasciatum) is a small, colorful, terrestrial tarantula from Costa Rica's rainforests, marked by tiger-like abdominal stripes. Recommended for experienced keepers, it is fed insects and needs humid substrate.
Colombian Redleg Tarantula
The Colombian redleg (Megaphobema robustum) is a rare, large, gentle tarantula from highland Colombia, reaching an 18 cm leg span. Best for intermediate keepers, it needs cool temperatures and may be nervous and defensive.