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Pan’s Box Turtle
Pan's Box Turtle (Cuora pani) is a small, China-endemic box turtle and a Class II nationally protected species. Rare in the wild and in trade — individual animals can fetch tens of thousands of yuan — it is a prized but legally restricted species that should only be kept where explicitly permitted.
Amazonian Anaconda
The Amazonian anaconda (Eunectes barbouri), a member of the anaconda group of boas from South America's Amazon, is among the largest snakes alive. Note: the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus) holds the true record for length and weight; E. barbouri is a closely related species.
Pritchard’s Turtle
Pritchard's turtle (Mauremys pritchardi) is a Geoemydidae turtle found in China and Japan. Its looks blend the Chinese pond turtle and the yellow pond turtle, and some researchers believe it is a natural hybrid — though that is not officially recognised.
Radiated Ratsnake
The Radiated Ratsnake (Coelognathus radiatus), also called the Tri-rope Beauty Snake, is a non-venomous colubrid from southern China and Southeast Asia. It is protected in China under the 'Three-Have' wildlife list and is best not taken from the wild.
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.
Brazilian Orange Tarantula
The Brazilian orange tarantula (Nhandu carapoensis) is a large, striking New-World tarantula from the Brazilian rainforest. Its urticating hairs are more irritating than most and it is nervous and quick to kick hair, so it is best left to experienced collectors rather than first-time keepers.
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.
Crested Myna
The crested myna (Acridotheres cristatellus) is a common and uniquely Chinese cage bird, all black with a yellow bill and feet and white wing patches that form a figure-eight in flight. Highly intelligent and a great mimic, it is a favorite talking bird.
African Grey Parrot
The African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus) is a large parrot and a typical perching bird, famous as one of the few animals that can truly hold a conversation with humans, with very high intelligence and a lifespan around 50 years.
Japanese Macaque (Japanese Pocket Monkey)
The so-called 'Japanese pocket stone monkey' sold in the pet trade is in fact a young Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) infant. Wild-caught or illegally traded individuals adapt poorly, carry zoonotic disease risks, and keeping primates as pets is strongly discouraged on welfare and legal grounds.