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Chinese Tree Frog
A slender, bright-green arboreal frog from central and eastern China, built for life in the branches with sticky toe pads and a loud, repeated call.
Brazilian Whiteknee Tarantula
The Brazilian whiteknee tarantula (Acanthoscurria geniculata) is a boldly black-and-white striped, fast-growing pet tarantula from Brazil — note that taxonomically it is an arachnid, not a reptile, but it is grouped here with the reptile-archive keepers' species.
Philippine Sailfin Lizard
The Philippine sailfin lizard (Hydrosaurus pustulatus) is the largest agamid, famed for the tall sail on its tail; semi-aquatic and IUCN Vulnerable, it is a challenging but rewarding advanced keeper's lizard.
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.
White Java Sparrow
The white Java sparrow is a captive white color form of the Java sparrow (Padda oryzivora), developed in Japan. The chick is grey-backed and turns snow-white as an adult, with red bill and feet. Gentle and people-friendly, it is a popular beginner hand-tame bird, though temperamental toward other birds.
Dutch Rabbit
The Dutch Rabbit is a small, distinctly marked pet rabbit with a white inverted-V on the face and a sharp color split between front and back. Gentle, smart, and nearly odorless, it needs timothy hay, a chew stick, steady 25–32°C, and a wire-free, dry cage. Lifespan about 5–7 years.
Furrowed Wood Turtle
The furrowed wood turtle (Rhinoclemmys areolata) is an aquatic, strong-swimming turtle from the Yucatán Peninsula. Omnivorous but plant-leaning in the wild, it is scarce in the pet trade and can be difficult to acquire.
Poecilotheria rufilata
The Slate Red Ornamental Tarantula (Poecilotheria rufilata) is a large, vividly marked arboreal tarantula native to the tropical rainforests of India. Renowned for its potent venom and unpredictable aggression, it is best reserved for keepers with extensive tarantula experience.
Lace Monitor
The Lace Monitor (Varanus varius), also called the tree goanna, is a large, arboreal Australian monitor lizard reaching about 1.5 m. An active and nervous climber with a striking spotted pattern, it needs a large, warm, UVB-lit enclosure and a varied diet of eggs, insects, and meat.
Guyana Pinktoe Tarantula
The Guyana pinktoe (Avicularia avicularia) is a classic, docile arboreal tarantula with blue-green legs, pink toes and a black abdomen. Easy to keep and unlikely to flick hairs, it is an excellent choice for beginners.