The Alpine Newt is one of the larger species within this family reaching a length of 10-12cm, males are smaller. Females are drab looking whereas males are brightly coloured during courtship.
The Giant Asian Toad or Java Toad as it is also known, can reach a length of 22cm, females are larger. They inhabit areas of Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam.
The White Striped Birdeater is a large terrestrial species reaching a leg span of 15 to 17cm. They are native to rainforests and savannahs of Brazil and Paraguay.
These small black and yellow toads are a small species growing to an adult size of 25mm to 35mm, females being larger. On their underside they have flashes of red on their feed and belly. They are a hardy species of toad to keep in captivity.
The Trinidad Chevron Tarantula is a fast growing species reaching a leg span of six inches. They are arboreal spinning a web within loose tree bark or plants.
As their name would suggest the Madagascan Giant Day Geckos can reach an adult length of 30cm. They are bright green with red markings around the face and back; simply stunning.
This extremely large tarantula is a must for any collection. The Salmon Pink Birdeater grows at a fast rate, reaching sizes of 7.5 - 10 inches. They don't spin large webs, or burrow much, so make great display tarantulas.
The Giant Whiteknee Tarantula is a fast growing species that can have a leg span of 8.5 inches. The body and legs are dark with striking white bands along the leg joints, giving them their common name.
This spider lives high in the canopy tops of tropical forests in West Africa. It is known for being extremely aggressive and should only be kept by people who have lots of experience dealing with other arboreal species of tarantula.
An Australian species, the Macleays Spectre Stick Insect can grow up to 150mm! Feeding on a range of food plants which can be found in your garden or in a local field, makes them easy and cheap to maintain.
Borneo Blood Pythons are found on the island of Borneo in moist areas. Their appearance can vary from dark brown to a pale tan, with black, white and brown markings.
With its iridescent shine, the Paraguayan Rainbow Boa is an attractive snake that reaches 5ft. They retain some of their juvenile patterning over a chocolate brown body.
The Sandfish is a species of skink that can be found in Egypt and North Africa. They have adapted to live in sand and have the ability to swim through it. They are a hardy species to keep in captivity. They reach an adult size of 18-20 cm (7-8 inch).
Also, known commonly as Pacman, Argentinian and Chacoan horned frogs. These voracious feeders will attempt to swallow anything that moves close to their mouth.
Bright blue animals are a rarity in nature and this species is unquestionably one of the most spectacular. Few dart frog collections exist without Blue Poison Dart Frogs being present; a must for any serious keeper.
The Hermann tortoise is small to medium in size and is one of five species of Mediterranean tortoise from the genus Testudo, they can be found throughout Southern Europe. These are the UK's most popular kept species of tortoise.
The Curly Tail Lizard has the correct name as its tail curls over its back. They are a small species growing to 100-180mm (4-7 inch) and can be found in Peru, the Caribbean and Cuba.
Asian Long Tailed Lizards have a total snout to vent length of 6cm, total sizes including its extremely long tail 30cm. These are a lovely active species from South-East Asia.
This small tree frog from Nicaragua to Costa Rica and Colombia has its name due to the hourglass shape present on the back. They are light tan with golden markings.
Growing to a total length of 18-20cm from snout to tip of tail, the Brown Anole is a small active species. They enjoy basking on branches and feeding on small insects.
Their large size, tolerance and forgiveness to minor husbandry errors, makes this species perfect for novice keepers. Also known as Giant Train Millipedes.
The Zompro's Stick Insects is a medium to large insect reaching up to 9cm. They are slender and have a bark-like texture that becomes more pronounced as the insect matures.
