Search Results
530 results for “toxin”
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 Arowana
The Golden Arowana is an ancient, gold-scaled Asian arowana kept as a feng-shui 'underwater overlord.' Fiercely territorial and best kept alone in a covered tank at 28°C, it lives 10–20 years; slow growth builds the densest, brightest gold sheen, fed on small fish and shrimp rather than insects.
Varanus giganteus
The Perentie (Varanus giganteus) is Australia's largest lizard, inhabiting arid grasslands where it uses its powerful hind legs and tail to sprint over short distances and scan its surroundings. A voracious and alert predator, it makes a demanding but rewarding challenge for experienced keepers.
Siamese Russell’s Viper
The Siamese Russell's viper (Daboia russelii siamensis) is a venomous pit viper marked with three rows of large round dorsal spots. Distributed across Southeast Asia and parts of China, its bite is among the deadliest of Asian snakes and it is not suitable for home keeping.
Black Tiger Snake
The Black Tiger Snake (Notechis scutatus) is one of Australia's ten most venomous snakes, delivering potent neurotoxins, coagulants, and myotoxins that rank among the world's deadliest venoms. Despite a generally placid nature that prefers escape, it flattens its head and neck like a cobra when threatened, and is common in southern swamps.
Beaked Sea Snake
The Beaked Sea Snake is one of the world's most venomous snakes, living in tropical coastal waters of Australia and parts of Asia. Reaching 1.5–2 m with a cylindrical body and dark gray back banded in black, its neurotoxic venom can kill within minutes—yet it is valued in traditional medicine.
Egyptian Cobra
The Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje) is a large, highly venomous snake of northern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, famed as the 'asp' of Cleopatra. Reaching 1.5–2.4 m with a broad neck hood, it is mostly nocturnal and delivers a potent neurotoxic venom—among the deadliest cobras.
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'.
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.
Tomato Frog
The tomato frog (Dyscophus guineti) is a brilliantly red, frog-shaped amphibian from Madagascar's eastern coast. Despite its looks, its skin secretes a painful defensive toxin, and it thrives in a humid, mostly terrestrial setup fed on crickets and other insects.