Common Group: TORTOISES Common Name: Red Foot Tortoise Scientific Name: Geochelone Carbonaria Distribution: Tropical S. America Size: 12” - 16” Natural Habitat: This terrestrial species inhabits the tropical rain forests of tropical South America. A large outdoor enclosure is best for captivity in the size range of 8’ x 4’ x 2’. Behaviour: Docile and friendly, [...]
Common Group: Tortoises Common Name: Spur Thighed tortoise Scientific Name: Testudo Oraeca Distribution: Europe East to Turkey Size: 8"-10" Natural Habitat This rarely available tortoise occupies the Evergreen Mediterranean Oak Forests of Southern Europe east to Turkey. It does well outdoors in mild climates. Behavior Docile and friendly, easy to handle. Provide dark hiding places. [...]
Common Group: TORTOISES Common Name: Leopard Tortoise Scientific Name: Geochelone Pardalis Distribution: Central & South Africa Size: 16-18” average. Max size 24” Natural Habitat: This species is native to tropical woodlands and arid savannah habitats. Adults are best kept in an outdoor enclosure (15’ x 15’ x 2’ ) when in captivity, but it must be warm, [...]
Common Group: TORTOISE Common Name: Indian Star Tortoise Scientific Name: Geochelone Elegans Distribution: Southern and Central India Size: up to 11” Natural Habitat: The Indian Star Tortoise inhabits semi - arid lowland forests and grasslands in Southern and Central India. They can also be found in areas that have monsoon seasons. The Indian Star has [...]
Name: Sulcata Tortoise (Geochelone sulcata) Genus: Sahara Category: Chelonia - Tortoises Origin: Sahara, Africa Lifespan Owning a sulcata tortoise is a big commitment. Not only do they get very big, but they also live a very long time. In most cases, they will outlive their owners. Average Size Sulctas are the third largest tortoise species in [...]
Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) Green tree pythons are definitely one of the reptile hobby’s rising stars. As their common name suggests, these snakes spend a great deal of time in trees. But they are not always green. They come in a wide array of colors found in both wild and captive-bred designer forms. Only one [...]
Common Name: Common Boa Scientific Name: Boa Constrictor Imperitor Distribution: Columbia, South America Size: 8 –12ft Natural Habitat: They are a rainforest species and have arboreal (tree dwelling) tendencies, but are equally at home in the water, although they prefer dry land. They can be identified by the pale brownish grey background colour with dark [...]
Common Name: Irian Jaya Carpet Python Scientific Name: Morelia SpilotaVariegata Distribution: Merauke, Irian Jaya near Australia Size: 4 to 5 ½ ft. Natural Habitat: This species likes to live in the open eucalyptus woodland. It is a slender elongate python and the head is very different form the neck. Behaviour: Babies have a tendency to [...]
Common Name: Brazilian Rainbow Boa Scientific Name: Epicrates cenchria cenchria Origin: Brazilian Rainbow Boas are native to the central region of South America. Habitat: Brazilian Rainbow Boas are usually found in very humid tropical forests. They are ground dwelling, but can sometimes be found climbing on low branches. Description Brazilian Rainbow boas are so called because [...]
Common Name: Banded King Snake Genus: Lampropeltis Origin: S.W. U.S.A & Baja Calif. Lifespan: They usually live from 15 to 20 years in captivity but have been known to live longer. Average Size: 2.5 - 3.5 feet in length Description: The California Kingsnake originates in the desert and can live in many other places such as: [...]
