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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.
Malayan Horned Frog
The Malayan horned frog (Megophrys nasuta), also called the triangular leaf frog, is a master of leaf-litter mimicry from the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. A large, nocturnal amphibian with a huge appetite.
Ringed Map Turtle
The Ringed Map Turtle (Graptemys oculifera) is a map turtle with ringed scute patterns, endemic to the Pearl River of Mississippi and Louisiana, USA. Nervous in temperament, pricey, and tolerant of deep water.
Brazilian Giant Blonde Tarantula
The Brazilian giant blonde tarantula (Nhandu vulpinus) is a large, terrestrial New-World tarantula from Brazil. Rare in the pet trade and a heavy hair-kicker, it is best suited to advanced keepers.
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.
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.
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.
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.