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Burmese Black Turtle
The Burmese Black Turtle (Melanochelys trijuga indopeninsularis) is one of the seven subspecies of the Indian black turtle (three-keeled turtle). Common in Chinese pet markets — almost all sourced from wild capture — it is inexpensive but plain-looking, so it is kept in modest numbers.
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.
Cobalt Blue Tarantula
The Cobalt Blue tarantula (Haplopelma lividum) is a stunning but reclusive, fast and defensive burrowing Old-World tarantula from Myanmar and Thailand. Its famous blue shows only under strong light, and it hides deep in its burrow.
Gould’s Monitor
Gould's Monitor (Varanus gouldii), also called the Sand Monitor or Racehorse Goanna, is a large, fast and hardy Australian monitor. When threatened it rears on its hind legs, inflates its neck and hisses; impressive but hard to tame and potentially dangerous as an adult.
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.
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.
Beaked Cape Tortoise
The Beaked Cape Tortoise (Homopus areolatus), or parrot-beaked tortoise, is the world's smallest tortoise, a secretive rock-dweller endemic to South Africa's Cape. Delicate in captivity, it is best left to experts.
Grand Cayman Blue Iguana
The Grand Cayman Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) is a critically endangered rock iguana endemic to Grand Cayman. A hardy, docile giant reaching 1.5 m and living 40–69 years in captivity, it needs strong UVB and a hot, dry enclosure.