The Loggerhead Musk Turtle has been given this name due to their large head compared to other Musk species. They are still a small species reaching 3 to 5 inches and are lightly coloured with dark speckles on the shell.
This spider was described by Peter Jackson as inspiration for the character Shelob in Lord of the Rings The Two Towers. They are heavy webbers and make interesting subjects to keep.
The Togo Starburst Baboon is a fast arboreal species from West African found in Ghana, Togo and Cameroon. They reach an adult leg span of 4 to 5 inches.
Brachypelma bohemi are closely related to the more famous Mexican Red Knee. However these spiders have a very dramatic black and orange colouration and can be quite defensive often flicking their urticating hair when disturbed.
These are a large, colourful and aggressive tarantula. They live primarily in lowland and monsoon forest where they live in hollow trees high above the ground.
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.
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 Orchid Praying Mantis has to be one of the most beautiful Mantids within the hobby. It mimics an Orchid flower and will sit and wait for prey to visit for pollen.
The Horsfield or Russian tortoise is arguably the most popular pet species of tortoise out there due to their smaller size and hardy nature. They are ideal for beginners into the reptile hobby who are interested in keeping Chelonian species.
The Desert Tree Frog is a small species that varies in colour from light grey to dark red with small black flecks. They inhabit a range of climates from arid to tropical within Australia, southern New Guinea and Indonesia.
The Helmeted Iguana ranges from Southern Mexico through Central America to Northeastern Columbia in the tropical rainforests. They are also known as a Forest Chameleon.
Razorback Musk Turtles are almost entirely aquatic found in dense plants and slow moving waters. They have a distinctive sharp keel down the center of their shell, giving them their common name.
Rusty Red Baboon Tarantula, a big African spider with lots of attitude and certainly not a beginner species. They can even swim and have been reported in the wild to catch fish.
