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Crowned River Turtle
The crowned river turtle (Hardella thurjii) is a South Asian pond turtle that is relatively easy to keep but remains uncommon in the hobby. It is a largely herbivorous, placid water turtle from the rivers and swamps of the Indian subcontinent.
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.
Forest Hinge-back Tortoise
The African hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys erosa), also called the forest hinge-back, is one of the most prized hinge-back tortoises from Africa. It can fold the rear of its carapace — a unique defense and breathing aid — and demands high humidity and experienced care.
Florida Peninsula Cooter
The Florida Peninsula Cooter (Pseudemys peninsularis) is a large, hardy North American pond turtle marked in yellow and green. It closely resembles the red-eared slider but shows a yellow (not red) plastron, and is an affordable, beginner-friendly turtle.
Hundred-pace Viper
The Hundred-pace Viper (Deinagkistrodon acutus) is a highly venomous pit viper from southeastern China and Taiwan, nocturnal and storied in Asian folklore. Extremely dangerous, it is not suitable for home keeping.
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.
Burmese Mountain Tortoise
The Burmese Mountain Tortoise (Manouria emys) is one of Asia's largest tortoises, a shy forest dweller from western India to Vietnam and Sumatra. It loves warmth and humidity, shuns bright light, and is a committed herbivore that rarely accepts animal food.
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
The Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) is the smallest and most abundant of the sea turtles, ranging across the warm Pacific from the Gulf of California to Chile and north to southern Japan. Once heavily taken for food, its numbers have fallen, and it is now a Class II protected species in China.
Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona)
The tiger barb (Puntigrus tetrazona), also called the four-banded barb, is a very common tropical fish native to Malaysia. Named for its tiger-stripe scales, it is lively, fast-swimming, and schooling—best kept in groups and not with slow, long-finned tankmates.
Spotted Barramundi (Scleropages leichardti)
The spotted barramundi (Scleropages leichardti), commonly called the Australian spotted lungfish, reaches about 50 cm and is extremely aggressive—it can bite fish much larger than itself, so watch carefully when mixed-keeping.