Reptiles · Species
Crested gecko
Correlophus ciliatus
A forest gecko that climbs, jumps and seeks shelter in foliage; its care depends on a measured vertical habitat and a formulated diet.
Animal profiles
Explore reptile, amphibian and isopod profiles: identification, housing, care parameters and sources.
Document-based overview; not a substitute for veterinary advice.
Results: 258
Reptiles · Species
Leopard gecko
Eublepharis macularius
A ground-dwelling gecko from Asia’s dry regions, whose enclosure needs dry shelters, a humid hide and measured exposure.
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Gargoyle gecko
Rhacodactylus auriculatus
Gargoyle gecko (Rhacodactylus auriculatus): enclosure, temperature, humidity and feeding, with attributed captive-care references and sources.
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New Caledonian giant gecko
Rhacodactylus leachianus
A large forest gecko, nocturnal and sometimes vocal, that needs sturdy supports and a long-term commitment.
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Madagascar giant day gecko
Phelsuma grandis
A green gecko with red markings, active during the day and adapted to moving through vegetation.
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Green anole
Anolis carolinensis
A small, diurnal, climbing, insect-eating lizard whose observation reveals a distinctive range of visual displays.
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Green iguana
Iguana iguana
A large arboreal herbivorous lizard: its adult space requirements and diet must be planned from the outset.
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Central bearded dragon
Pogona vitticeps
A diurnal Australian lizard, to be housed alone with a basking site, measured UVB exposure and a diet that changes with age.
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Common blue-tongued skink
Tiliqua scincoides
A large, terrestrial, omnivorous skink: identifying Tiliqua scincoides and its subspecies comes before choosing husbandry conditions.
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Geyr’s spiny-tailed lizard
Uromastyx geyri
A Saharan lizard with a spiny tail, associated with rocky habitats and strong daytime exposure.
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Ball python
Python regius
A discreet python whose shelters, movements and meals deserve patient observation.
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Corn snake
Pantherophis guttatus
An exploratory snake: opportunities to climb matter as much as secure doors.
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Boa imperator
Boa imperator
A powerful boa whose future size and origin should guide any enclosure plan.
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California kingsnake
Lampropeltis californiae
A hunter with contrasting markings, to be observed alone in a habitat designed for exploration.
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Plains hognose snake
Heterodon nasicus
A burrowing snake with an upturned snout, whose defensive displays are not a spectacle to provoke.
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Hermann’s tortoise
Testudo hermanni
Hermann’s tortoise: enclosure, plant-based diet, UVB, seasonal care and records. Sourced reference points, with their limits according to age and population.
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Greek tortoise
Testudo graeca
A common name covering varied populations, whose seasonal needs require clarification.
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Horsfield’s tortoise
Testudo horsfieldii
Horsfield’s tortoise: burrowing space, plants, temperatures, UVB and seasonal care. Clinical references and their limits are explained.
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African spurred tortoise
Centrochelys sulcata
The sulcata grows into a very large tortoise: winter accommodation must be planned for the adult.
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Red-footed tortoise
Chelonoidis carbonarius
Red-footed tortoise: tropical habitat, water, diet, dimensions by life stage and monitoring, with explicit sources and differences.
Reptiles · Species
Veiled chameleon
Chamaeleo calyptratus
Origin, arboreal habitat, temperatures, humidity and diet of the veiled chameleon, with veterinary references and sources consulted.
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Panther chameleon
Furcifer pardalis
An arboreal, territorial chameleon from Madagascar whose hydration, ventilation and gradients require regular monitoring.
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Chinese water dragon
Physignathus cocincinus
Size, pool, branches, temperatures and diet of the Chinese water dragon: documented references for preparing its habitat.
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Tokay gecko
Gekko gecko
Discover the tokay gecko: nocturnal lifestyle, vertical shelters, diet, temperatures and monitoring with veterinary sources.
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African fat-tailed gecko
Hemitheconyx caudicinctus
A discreet West African gecko, terrestrial and nocturnal, that needs a thermal gradient and an available humid hide.
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Mourning gecko
Lepidodactylus lugubris
Understanding the mourning gecko: parthenogenetic reproduction, diet, habitat and the limits of published husbandry references.
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Electric blue gecko
Lygodactylus williamsi
Tanzanian origin, habitat, diet and climate of the electric blue gecko, with zoological and veterinary observations.
Reptiles · Species
Argentine black and white tegu
Salvator merianae
Size, lifespan, terrarium, diet and monitoring of the Argentine black and white tegu: references for a large terrestrial lizard.
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Spiny-tailed monitor
Varanus acanthurus
Discover Varanus acanthurus: documented size, lifespan, rocky shelters, thermal gradient and diet.
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Collared lizard
Crotaphytus collaris
Rocky habitat, diet and temperatures of the collared lizard: distinguishing natural observations from captive references.
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Green tree python
Morelia viridis
An arboreal python whose perches, temperatures and humidity cycles need precise monitoring.
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Carpet python
Morelia spilota
A python that uses the ground and branches, with needs to be clarified according to provenance and body size.
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Children’s python
Antaresia childreni
A small Australian python whose hides, weight and movements deserve as much care as its heating.
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Spotted python
Antaresia maculosa
An Australian python with contrasting spots, to be observed both in its hides and on its supports.
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Sumatran short-tailed python
Python curtus
A stocky python from Sumatra for which climate and weight control are particularly important.
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Eastern milk snake
Lampropeltis triangulum
A discreet North American snake whose common name long covered several species.
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Eastern kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
A snake with pale rings whose hunting abilities justify individual housing.
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Beauty rat snake
Elaphe taeniura
A large Asian rat snake whose provenance is essential for interpreting husbandry observations.
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Japanese rat snake
Elaphe climacophora
An active Japanese rat snake that explores branches and shelters, with observations to be placed in context.
Reptiles · Species
Rainbow boa
Epicrates cenchria
A boa with iridescent reflections that needs a humid habitat, shelters and close climate monitoring.
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Leopard tortoise
Stigmochelys pardalis
Leopard tortoise: size, habitat, heat, humidity and diet of this large African herbivore, with sources.
Reptiles · Species
Marginated tortoise
Testudo marginata
Marginated tortoise: outdoor enclosure, size, plant-based diet and sourced thermal references for Testudo marginata.
Reptiles · Species
Indian star tortoise
Geochelone elegans
Indian star tortoise: size by sex, heating, humidity and habitat of Geochelone elegans, with veterinary sources.
Reptiles · Species
Common box turtle
Terrapene carolina
Common box turtle: humid terrestrial habitat, omnivorous diet and documented parameters for Terrapene carolina.
Reptiles · Species
Striped mud turtle
Kinosternon baurii
Striped mud turtle: size, aquaterrarium, water, heating and diet of Kinosternon baurii, with verified references.
Amphibians · Species
White’s tree frog
Pelodryas caerulea
White’s tree frog: arboreal terrarium, temperatures, UVB, water and feeding by age, with updated taxonomy and veterinary references.
Amphibians · Species
Red-eyed tree frog
Agalychnis callidryas
Red-eyed tree frog: vertical terrarium, humidity, temperatures and diet of Agalychnis callidryas, with sources.
Amphibians · Species
Dyeing poison frog
Dendrobates tinctorius
Dyeing poison frog: forest vivarium, humidity, small prey, reproduction and cohabitation. A sourced profile distinguishing natural observations from captive care.
Amphibians · Species
Cranwell’s horned frog
Ceratophrys cranwelli
Cranwell’s horned frog: individual habitat, burrowing, diet, temperatures and monitoring. Study data are distinguished from care references.
Amphibians · Species
African bullfrog
Pyxicephalus adspersus
African bullfrog: size by sex, habitat, temperatures and diet of Pyxicephalus adspersus.
Isopods · Species
Clown isopod
Armadillidium klugii
Understanding the clown isopod, preparing a ventilated enclosure with humid shelters and monitoring a colony without confusing the species with the Montenegro name.
Isopods · Species
Common rough woodlouse
Porcellio scaber
Identifying Porcellio scaber, understanding its life in litter and organising feeding, measurements and records of a colony’s young.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium vulgare
Armadillidium vulgare
Recognising Armadillidium vulgare and monitoring its colony: shelters, leaves, calcium, soil moisture and useful observations, with natural-history sources.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium nasatum
Armadillidium nasatum
Armadillidium nasatum is recognised by its small frontal snout. A profile for distinguishing the species, preparing its litter and observing a colony methodically.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium maculatum
Armadillidium maculatum
The zebra isopod Armadillidium maculatum: distinguishing the species from selected strains, preparing a food-providing substrate and monitoring moisture, calcium and colony renewal.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium gestroi
Armadillidium gestroi
Armadillidium gestroi, a spotted Italian woodlouse: understanding its identity, arranging humid shelters and monitoring food and young without disturbance.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium granulatum
Armadillidium granulatum
Armadillidium granulatum and its lineages: a synthesis on shelters, litter, the moisture gradient and useful observations for a documented colony.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium depressum
Armadillidium depressum
Recognising Armadillidium depressum, a woodlouse of walls and stony shelters, then organising its litter, moisture and discreet monitoring of young in captivity.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium peraccae
Armadillidium peraccae
Armadillidium peraccae: Mediterranean origin, food-providing substrate, humid shelter and juvenile records, with a clear separation between observations and captive breeding.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium espanyoli
Armadillidium espanyoli
Armadillidium espanyoli: a small Spanish species to distinguish from ‘cf. espanyoli’ groups, with references for litter, moisture and juvenile traceability.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium versicolor
Armadillidium versicolor
Armadillidium versicolor: recognising the scope of natural and captive data, preserving humid shelters and monitoring a colony with variable colours.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium werneri
Armadillidium werneri
Armadillidium werneri, a Corfu woodlouse: identity, dorsal spots, limits of commercial care sheets and preparing colony records without extrapolated figures.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium pallasii
Armadillidium pallasii
Armadillidium pallasii: understanding the name frontirostre, recognising identification limits and preparing careful records for this woodlouse species.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium pictum
Armadillidium pictum
Identifying Armadillidium pictum, a small woodlouse of wooded environments, distinguishing it from pulchellum and understanding the limits of available captive-breeding information.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium pulchellum
Armadillidium pulchellum
Armadillidium pulchellum: useful characters compared with pictum, field habitats and natural-history recording advice, with captive-husbandry gaps clearly indicated.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium zenckeri
Armadillidium zenckeri
Discover Armadillidium zenckeri, a woodlouse associated with wetlands: identification, sensitivity to desiccation and limits of available husbandry advice.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio laevis
Porcellio laevis
Porcellio laevis: identifying the smooth-backed woodlouse, distinguishing selections and organising litter, calcium, moisture and juvenile records in a colony.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio dilatatus
Porcellio dilatatus
Porcellio dilatatus: recognising its broad body, preparing burrowable substrate and monitoring food, humid shelters and colony renewal.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio hoffmannseggii
Porcellio hoffmannseggii
Porcellio hoffmannseggii: preparing spacious shelters, food-providing soil and localised moisture, then monitoring this large species without invented figures.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio werneri
Porcellio werneri
Porcellio werneri: understanding its flattened body, organising accessible shelters and comparing breeding practices without confusing dry ground with an absence of moisture.
Isopods · Species
Armadillo officinalis
Armadillo officinalis
Armadillo officinalis, a Mediterranean woodlouse that rolls into a ball and produces vibrations: habitat, diet and reproduction placed in the context of their sources.
Isopods · Species
Porcellionides pruinosus
Porcellionides pruinosus
Porcellionides pruinosus: recognising this fast, powdery-looking woodlouse, organising a monitored culture and understanding the species complex’s limits.
Isopods · Species
Porcellionides floria
Porcellionides floria
Porcellionides floria, close to the pruinosus complex: a profile focused on strain identity, North American data and captive-breeding practices.
Isopods · Species
Trichorhina tomentosa
Trichorhina tomentosa
Trichorhina tomentosa, a tiny white woodlouse of moist substrates: identification, cautious culture, presumed parthenogenesis and preventing mixtures.
Isopods · Species
Cubaris murina
Cubaris murina
Cubaris murina: a tropical woodlouse studied in the laboratory, with data on broods and density, to be distinguished from the many commercial Cubaris.
Isopods · Species
Nesodillo arcangelii
Nesodillo arcangelii
Nesodillo arcangelii: the correct name behind several commercial lineages, with identification limits and points to document before captive breeding.
Isopods · Species
Cylisticus convexus
Cylisticus convexus
Cylisticus convexus curls up without hiding its antennae or uropods: discover its shelters, identification and the limits of captive advice.
Isopods · Species
Oniscus asellus
Oniscus asellus
Oniscus asellus, a large, flattened woodlouse of damp places: distinguishing adults and young, understanding its shelters and organising observations without extrapolation.
Isopods · Species
Philoscia muscorum
Philoscia muscorum
Philoscia muscorum, a fast woodlouse with a dorsal stripe: its grassy habitats, confusion with Philoscia affinis and the limits of captive husbandry.
Isopods · Species
Philoscia affinis
Philoscia affinis
Philoscia affinis: recognising a woodlouse long confused with P. muscorum, understanding its habitats and distinguishing reliable observation from assumed husbandry.
Isopods · Species
Trachelipus rathkii
Trachelipus rathkii
Trachelipus rathkii, a woodlouse of meadows and humid shelters: recognising its characters, interpreting flood tolerance and keeping observation records.
Isopods · Species
Trachelipus ratzeburgii
Trachelipus ratzeburgii
Trachelipus ratzeburgii, a forest woodlouse of central and eastern Europe: size references, shelters in wood and limits of captive recommendations.
Isopods · Species
Trachelipus nodulosus
Trachelipus nodulosus
Trachelipus nodulosus: a European woodlouse of open environments, with nuanced regional descriptions and identification to distinguish from T. rathkii.
Isopods · Species
Trachelipus caucasius
Trachelipus caucasius
Trachelipus caucasius: a species from the eastern Black Sea region, described from museum material, with clearly attributed captive practices.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio spinicornis
Porcellio spinicornis
Porcellio spinicornis, a contrastingly marked woodlouse of walls and calcareous shelters: identification, nocturnal activity and precautions for interpreting its dry environment.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio echinatus
Porcellio echinatus
Porcellio echinatus, a woodlouse with a strongly sculptured back: its Iberian–Maghreb distribution, available captive-breeding practices and their documentary limits.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio monticola
Porcellio monticola
Porcellio monticola, a marbled forest woodlouse: recognising its silhouette, understanding its humid shelters and the limits of available captive data.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio silvestrii
Porcellio silvestrii
Porcellio silvestrii, an Iberian species often sold for its orange males: identity, substrate, reproduction and critical reading of commercial advice.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio debueni
Porcellio debueni
Porcellio debueni, a woodlouse from Portugal and north-western Spain: documented habitats, mottled appearance and limits of knowledge for sustainable captive breeding.
Isopods · Species
Helleria brevicornis
Helleria brevicornis
Helleria brevicornis, a large burrowing woodlouse from the Tyrrhenian basin: food-providing substrate, group living and caution over breeding recipes.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio ornatus
Porcellio ornatus
Porcellio ornatus: documented distribution, coloured strains, feeding, shelters and breeding. Husbandry practices are distinguished from natural history facts.
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Porcellio haasi
Porcellio haasi
Porcellio haasi: identify this Iberian woodlouse, understand its natural shelters and compare husbandry practices without confusing a giant strain with a species.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio bolivari
Porcellio bolivari
Porcellio bolivari: identity, a ventilated setup, feeding and breeding. An explicit comparison of humidity advice and distinction from P. nicklesi.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio expansus
Porcellio expansus
A large Porcellio from Tarragona: broad outline, a leaf-litter diet and ventilated keeping, with a distinction between natural history data and keepers’ practices.
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Porcellio magnificus
Porcellio magnificus
Porcellio magnificus, a large woodlouse from the Almería region: understand size measurements and prepare a ventilated colony with leaf litter and a moist refuge.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio flavomarginatus
Porcellio flavomarginatus
Porcellio flavomarginatus: Aegean distribution, colour variation and affinity for limestone, with attributed keeping practices and explicit limitations.
Isopods · Species
Ant woodlouse
Platyarthrus hoffmannseggii
Platyarthrus hoffmannseggii: understand this ant-associated woodlouse, its hosts and the limits of knowledge for keeping it independently.
Isopods · Species
Ligidium hypnorum
Ligidium hypnorum
Ligidium hypnorum: identify this fast woodlouse of very moist leaf litter, distinguish it from Philoscia muscorum and understand its habitat.
Isopods · Species
Haplophthalmus danicus
Haplophthalmus danicus
Haplophthalmus danicus: size, dorsal ridges, identification and habitat of this small pale woodlouse, with the limits of captive data.
Isopods · Species
Rosy woodlouse
Androniscus dentiger
Androniscus dentiger: recognise the rosy woodlouse, understand its moist shelters and distinguish natural history observations from husbandry advice.
Isopods · Trade name
Panda King Orange
Cubaris sp. « Panda King Orange »
Understand Panda King Orange and monitor its colony: sourced keepers’ reference points for a trade label whose species remains unidentified.
Reptiles · Species
Phelsuma laticauda
Phelsuma laticauda
Identify Phelsuma laticauda, arrange its perches and monitor climate, meals and clutches, with attributed husbandry reference points and their limits.
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Phelsuma klemmeri
Phelsuma klemmeri
Bamboo, small prey, secure openings and clutch monitoring for Phelsuma klemmeri: a profile distinguishing observations from husbandry practices.
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Phelsuma standingi
Phelsuma standingi
Understand Phelsuma standingi: a large diurnal gecko from dry forests, vertical habitat, captive feeding and breeding placed in context.
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Short-snouted giant gecko
Mniarogekko chahoua
Arboreal habitat, cavities, feeding and vigilance over heat for the chahoua gecko, with a distinction between wild biology and captive practices.
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Sarasin’s giant gecko
Correlophus sarasinorum
Identify Sarasin’s giant gecko, organise its shelters, monitor meals and humidity and understand the limits of breeding recommendations.
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Eurydactylodes agricolae
Eurydactylodes agricolae
Eurydactylodes agricolae: recognise this small New Caledonian gecko, arrange its thin branches and understand the limits of keeping advice.
Reptiles · Species
Basiliscus plumifrons
Basiliscus plumifrons
Basiliscus plumifrons: adult size, life near water, branches, feeding and breeding, with clearly attributed climate reference points.
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Goniurosaurus hainanensis
Goniurosaurus hainanensis
Goniurosaurus hainanensis: revised identity, origin on Hainan, shelters and known breeding, distinguishing captive data and their limits.
Reptiles · Species
Goniurosaurus luii
Goniurosaurus luii
Goniurosaurus luii: understand its karst habitat, field measurements, feeding and the limits of available captive practices.
Reptiles · Species
Nephrurus levis
Nephrurus levis
Nephrurus levis: understand its moist burrows in an arid environment, prepare the substrate and monitor feeding, shedding and breeding without extrapolation.
Reptiles · Species
Underwoodisaurus milii
Underwoodisaurus milii
Underwoodisaurus milii: shelters, feeding and behaviour of this Australian gecko, with attributed captive parameters and known limitations.
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Panther gecko
Paroedura picta
The panther gecko Paroedura picta: Malagasy habitat, ground-level shelters, feeding and clutches, with a precise look at reported parthenogenesis.
Reptiles · Species
Gekko vittatus
Gekko vittatus
Gekko vittatus: arrange vertical space, monitor prey and recognise attached clutches, with climate reference points and documentary uncertainties.
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Gekko kuhli
Gekko kuhli
Gekko kuhli: understand camouflage and gliding, prepare an arboreal habitat and distinguish captive practices from still-uncertain data.
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Tiliqua gigas
Tiliqua gigas
Tiliqua gigas: identify the population, organise ground space and humidity, build the menu and understand the limits of sexing and breeding.
Reptiles · Species
Tiliqua rugosa
Tiliqua rugosa
Discover Tiliqua rugosa: short tail, omnivorous diet and seasonal pairs, with the differences between natural observations and captive reference points.
Reptiles · Species
Egernia stokesii
Egernia stokesii
Understand Egernia stokesii, its rocky shelters and social life, with zoo observations, the limits of captive groups and individual monitoring.
Reptiles · Species
Pogona henrylawsoni
Pogona henrylawsoni
Identify Pogona henrylawsoni and its former names, prepare lighting, shelters and meals, with the limits of breeding data and captive guides.
Reptiles · Species
Uromastyx ornata
Uromastyx ornata
Discover Uromastyx ornata: plant-based feeding, rocky shelters and breeding, with field data separated from published husbandry practices.
Reptiles · Species
Varanus exanthematicus
Varanus exanthematicus
Understand Varanus exanthematicus: burrowing, natural prey and body-condition monitoring, with field sources and clinical reference points.
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Northern white-lipped python
Leiopython albertisii
Discover Leiopython albertisii: identity, forest life, moist refuges, feeding and careful monitoring of this active white-lipped python.
Reptiles · Species
Bredl’s python
Morelia bredli
Understand Morelia bredli: Australian origin, use of branches, localised heating, feeding and limits of the available captive reference points.
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Pygmy python
Antaresia perthensis
Antaresia perthensis: recognise the pygmy python, understand its natural shelters, prepare its habitat and monitor meals with explicitly sourced reference points.
Reptiles · Species
Black-headed python
Aspidites melanocephalus
Aspidites melanocephalus: Australian origin, terrestrial habitat, feeding, heating and monitoring of a large python whose cohabitation requires caution.
Reptiles · Species
Woma python
Aspidites ramsayi
The woma python: Australian sandy habitats, burrowing, feeding, measurement records and limits of captive reference points for Aspidites ramsayi.
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Blood python
Python brongersmai
Python brongersmai: distinguish the blood python, understand its build, measure heat and humidity and organise meals without overfeeding.
Reptiles · Species
Borneo short-tailed python
Python breitensteini
Python breitensteini: origin on Borneo, length measurements, shelters, captive climate and feeding records for a heavily built short-tailed python.
Reptiles · Species
Boa constrictor
Boa constrictor
Boa constrictor: distinguish the red-tailed boa from Boa imperator, prepare adult space, monitor climate and adapt meals to body condition.
Reptiles · Species
Northern emerald tree boa
Corallus caninus
Corallus caninus: distinguish the northern emerald tree boa, prepare perches, measure its climate and monitor meals for a demanding arboreal snake.
Reptiles · Species
Amazon tree boa
Corallus hortulana
Corallus hortulana: understand the Amazon tree boa’s diversity, organise its branches, measure climate and monitor feeding carefully.
Reptiles · Species
Kenyan sand boa
Eryx colubrinus
Eryx colubrinus: recognise the sand boa, prepare burrowable ground, measure heat and monitor meals, sheds and juveniles without rushing.
Reptiles · Species
Three-striped rosy boa
Lichanura trivirgata
Lichanura trivirgata: understand rosy boa localities, arrange shelters and monitor water, heat and meals with clearly contextualised reference points.
Reptiles · Species
Grey-banded kingsnake
Lampropeltis alterna
Lampropeltis alterna: understand grey-banded forms, arrange rocky shelters and prepare feeding records for juveniles and adults.
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San Luis Potosí kingsnake
Lampropeltis mexicana
Lampropeltis mexicana: identify the San Luis Potosí kingsnake, check its lineage and prepare shelters, meals and careful individual monitoring.
Reptiles · Species
Speckled kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Lampropeltis holbrooki: recognise the speckled kingsnake, plan individual housing and monitor prey, shelters and seasonal activity.
Reptiles · Species
Western ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Western ratsnake: recognise the taxon, provide climbing space and understand sourced feeding, climate and reproduction.
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Baird’s ratsnake
Pantherophis bairdi
Baird’s ratsnake: natural habitat, an observation of hunting at height, feeding and attributed terrarium reference points, with explicit biological limitations.
Reptiles · Species
Common garter snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Common garter snake: populations, terrarium, varied feeding, thiaminase risk and viviparous reproduction, with sources and explicit limitations.
Reptiles · Species
Plains garter snake
Thamnophis radix
Plains garter snake: identity, climate, water, Columbus Zoo’s menu and reproduction. General advice remains distinct from species-specific data.
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Egg-eating snake
Dasypeltis scabra
Egg-eating snake: identity, specialised feeding, climbing routes and reproduction, with attention to juveniles and source limitations.
Reptiles · Species
Common musk turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
Common musk turtle: understand its aquarium, water quality, meals and lifespan, with sourced, contextualised reference points.
Reptiles · Species
Razor-backed musk turtle
Sternotherus carinatus
Razor-backed musk turtle: identity, structured aquarium, water measurements, feeding and regional reproduction, with recommendation limits.
Reptiles · Species
African helmeted terrapin
Pelomedusa subrufa
Pelomedusa subrufa in the strict sense: understand the species complex, carapace size and limits of older husbandry profiles.
Reptiles · Species
West African mud turtle
Pelusios castaneus
Pelusios castaneus: adult carapace, heated water, filtration and omnivorous diet. A profile distinguishing natural data from clinical advice.
Reptiles · Species
Reeves’ turtle
Mauremys reevesii
Reeves’ turtle: carapace dimensions, aquarium, light, feeding and reproduction, with scientific, clinical and zoological sources.
Reptiles · Species
Chinese stripe-necked turtle
Mauremys sinensis
Chinese stripe-necked turtle: identity, carapace, aquatic habitat, feeding and reproduction. Studied preferences remain distinct from captive instructions.
Reptiles · Species
Pink-bellied side-necked turtle
Emydura subglobosa
Pink-bellied side-necked turtle: size by sex, swimming, filtration, dry basking area, feeding and reproduction. Specialist sources compared, with explicit limitations.
Reptiles · Species
False map turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica
False map turtle: male–female differences, swimming, water, UVB, feeding and egg-laying. A profile that contextualises observations from Nebraska.
Reptiles · Species
Yellow-footed tortoise
Chelonoidis denticulatus
Yellow-footed tortoise: adult size, forest floor, humidity, feeding and egg-laying. Attributed guidelines for planning long-term care.
Reptiles · Species
Asian giant tortoise
Manouria emys
Manouria emys: size, space requirements according to EAZA, forest environment, feeding and mound nesting. Lifespan and observations placed in context.
Amphibians · Species
Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
Axolotl: prepare a cool aquarium, monitor water and meals, understand neoteny and plan for reproduction, with clinical and zoological sources.
Amphibians · Species
Eastern tiger salamander
Ambystoma tigrinum
Eastern tiger salamander: identity, burrowable ground, nocturnal life, aquatic larvae and seasonal reproduction, distinguishing regional observations.
Amphibians · Species
Western tiger salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
Western tiger salamander: distinguish terrestrial adults from aquatic forms, prepare housing and understand growth and reproduction.
Amphibians · Species
Fire salamander
Salamandra salamandra
Fire salamander: understand cool conditions, soil, meals, larvae and biosecurity, with EAZA and Citizen Conservation guides placed in context.
Amphibians · Species
Iberian ribbed newt
Pleurodeles waltl
Iberian ribbed newt: size, cool aquarium, surface access, rib defence and courtship, with clear limitations on husbandry advice.
Amphibians · Species
Chinese fire-bellied newt
Hypselotriton orientalis
Chinese fire-bellied newt: cool water, plants, feeding and terrestrial juveniles. The separation of qianshan clarifies the limitations of older data.
Amphibians · Species
Oriental fire-bellied toad
Bombina orientalis
Oriental fire-bellied toad: design water and land areas, compare temperature guidelines and understand calls, egg-laying and metamorphosis without an imposed schedule.
Amphibians · Species
Yellow-banded poison frog
Dendrobates leucomelas
Yellow-banded poison frog: planted terrarium, humidity, small prey, territoriality and reproduction. Husbandry guidelines distinguished from natural history.
Amphibians · Species
Green and black poison frog
Dendrobates auratus
Green and black poison frog: compare locality habitats, furnish the terrarium, feed and understand paternal care, with sourced advice and limitations.
Amphibians · Species
Golden poison frog
Phyllobates terribilis
Golden poison frog: understand forest floor, gradients, meals and paternal care, distinguishing captivity from natural chemical defence.
Isopods · Trade name
Ardentiella sp. — Ember Bee
Ardentiella sp. « Ember Bee »
Ardentiella sp. « Ember Bee »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Ardentiella sp. — Milky Edge
Ardentiella sp. « Milky Edge »
Ardentiella sp. « Milky Edge »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Ardentiella sp. — Scarlet
Ardentiella sp. « Scarlet »
Ardentiella sp. « Scarlet »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Ardentiella sp. — Tricolor
Ardentiella sp. « Tricolor »
Ardentiella sp. « Tricolor »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Ardentiella sp. — Yellow Phoenix
Ardentiella sp. « Yellow Phoenix »
Ardentiella sp. « Yellow Phoenix »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium ameglioi
Armadillidium ameglioi
Armadillidium ameglioi: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Armadillidium cf. espanyoli — Marbleized
Armadillidium cf. espanyoli « Marbleized »
Armadillidium cf. espanyoli « Marbleized »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium corcyraeum — Silver
Armadillidium corcyraeum « Silver »
Armadillidium corcyraeum « Silver »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium germanicum
Armadillidium germanicum
Armadillidium germanicum: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium gestroi — Giant
Armadillidium gestroi « Giant »
Armadillidium gestroi « Giant »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium gestroi — Gorra
Armadillidium gestroi « Gorra »
Armadillidium gestroi « Gorra »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium gestroi — Milky Way
Armadillidium gestroi « Milky Way »
Armadillidium gestroi « Milky Way »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium gestroi — White
Armadillidium gestroi « White »
Armadillidium gestroi « White »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium gestroi — Yellow
Armadillidium gestroi « Yellow »
Armadillidium gestroi « Yellow »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium granulatum — Lemon
Armadillidium granulatum « Lemon »
Armadillidium granulatum « Lemon »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium granulatum — Orange
Armadillidium granulatum « Orange »
Armadillidium granulatum « Orange »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium granulatum — White Pearl
Armadillidium granulatum « White Pearl »
Armadillidium granulatum « White Pearl »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium hauseni
Armadillidium hauseni
Armadillidium hauseni: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium klugii — Black
Armadillidium klugii « Black »
Armadillidium klugii « Black »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium maculatum — Champagne
Armadillidium maculatum « Champagne »
Armadillidium maculatum « Champagne »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium maculatum — Yellow
Armadillidium maculatum « Yellow »
Armadillidium maculatum « Yellow »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium nasatum — Dalmatian
Armadillidium nasatum « Dalmatian »
Armadillidium nasatum « Dalmatian »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium pallasii — Orange
Armadillidium pallasii « Orange »
Armadillidium pallasii « Orange »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium ruffoi
Armadillidium ruffoi
Armadillidium ruffoi: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Armadillidium sp. — Albino
Armadillidium sp. « Albino »
Armadillidium sp. « Albino »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Armadillidium sp. — Casteldaccia
Armadillidium sp. « Casteldaccia »
Armadillidium sp. « Casteldaccia »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Armadillidium stagnoense
Armadillidium stagnoense
Armadillidium stagnoense: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium vulgare — Albinos
Armadillidium vulgare « Albinos »
Armadillidium vulgare « Albinos »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium vulgare — Magic Potion
Armadillidium vulgare « Magic Potion »
Armadillidium vulgare « Magic Potion »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium vulgare — Red
Armadillidium vulgare « Red »
Armadillidium vulgare « Red »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium vulgare — Santa Lucia
Armadillidium vulgare « Santa Lucia »
Armadillidium vulgare « Santa Lucia »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillidium vulgare — Yellow Russia
Armadillidium vulgare « Yellow Russia »
Yellow Russia, an Armadillidium vulgare variety: substrate, food, moisture and colony monitoring. Attributed husbandry practices and sources.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillo officinalis — Dalmatian
Armadillo officinalis « Dalmatian »
Armadillo officinalis « Dalmatian »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Armadillo officinalis — Red
Armadillo officinalis « Red »
Armadillo officinalis « Red »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Caribodillo martinicensis
Caribodillo martinicensis
Caribodillo martinicensis: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Cristarmadillidium muricatum
Cristarmadillidium muricatum
Cristarmadillidium muricatum: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Cubaris murina — Glacier
Cubaris murina « Glacier »
Cubaris murina « Glacier »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Cubaris murina — Mandarin
Cubaris murina « Mandarin »
Cubaris murina « Mandarin »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Cubaris murina — Papaya
Cubaris murina « Papaya »
Cubaris murina « Papaya »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Cubaris murina — Pearl
Cubaris murina « Pearl »
Cubaris murina « Pearl »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Cubaris murina — Tangie
Cubaris murina « Tangie »
Cubaris murina « Tangie »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Bumblebee
Cubaris sp. « Bumblebee »
Cubaris sp. « Bumblebee »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Cappu Cream
Cubaris sp. « Cappu Cream »
Cubaris sp. « Cappu Cream »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Cherry Blossom
Cubaris sp. « Cherry Blossom »
Cubaris sp. « Cherry Blossom »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Daxin Tricolor
Cubaris sp. « Daxin Tricolor »
Cubaris sp. « Daxin Tricolor »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Giant Nguyen Crabby
Cubaris sp. « Giant Nguyen Crabby »
Cubaris sp. « Giant Nguyen Crabby »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Jupiter
Cubaris sp. « Jupiter »
Cubaris sp. « Jupiter »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Lemon Blue
Cubaris sp. « Lemon Blue »
Cubaris sp. « Lemon Blue »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Opal
Cubaris sp. « Opal »
Cubaris sp. « Opal »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Panda King Pink
Cubaris sp. « Panda King Pink »
Cubaris sp. « Panda King Pink »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Panda King
Cubaris sp. « Panda King »
Cubaris sp. « Panda King »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — Rubber Ducky
Cubaris sp. « Rubber Ducky »
Cubaris sp. « Rubber Ducky »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Cubaris sp. — White Shark
Cubaris sp. « White Shark »
Cubaris sp. « White Shark »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Nesodillo arcangelii — Shiro Utsuri
Nesodillo arcangelii « Shiro Utsuri »
Nesodillo arcangelii « Shiro Utsuri »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Oniscus asellus — Maple Orange
Oniscus asellus « Maple Orange »
Oniscus asellus « Maple Orange »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio baeticensis
Porcellio baeticensis
Porcellio baeticensis: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio baeticensis — Orange
Porcellio baeticensis « Orange »
Porcellio baeticensis « Orange »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio bolivari — Perico Giant
Porcellio bolivari « Perico Giant »
Porcellio bolivari « Perico Giant »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio expansus — Orange La Senia
Porcellio expansus « Orange La Senia »
Porcellio expansus « Orange La Senia »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio haasi — Bright Form
Porcellio haasi « Bright Form »
Porcellio haasi « Bright Form »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio haasi — High Yellow
Porcellio haasi « High Yellow »
Porcellio haasi « High Yellow »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio hoffmannseggii — Orange
Porcellio hoffmannseggii « Orange »
Porcellio hoffmannseggii « Orange »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio incanus
Porcellio incanus
Porcellio incanus: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio laevis — Black
Porcellio laevis « Black »
Porcellio laevis « Black »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio laevis — Dairy Cow
Porcellio laevis « Dairy Cow »
Porcellio laevis « Dairy Cow »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio laevis — Milkback
Porcellio laevis « Milkback »
Porcellio laevis « Milkback »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio laevis — Orange
Porcellio laevis « Orange »
Porcellio laevis « Orange »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio nicklesi
Porcellio nicklesi
Porcellio nicklesi: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Porcellio orarum
Porcellio orarum
Porcellio orarum: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio ornatus — Yellow
Porcellio ornatus « Yellow »
Porcellio ornatus « Yellow »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio scaber — Calico
Porcellio scaber « Calico »
Porcellio scaber « Calico »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio scaber — Dalmatian
Porcellio scaber « Dalmatian »
Porcellio scaber « Dalmatian »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio scaber — Ghost
Porcellio scaber « Ghost »
Porcellio scaber « Ghost »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio scaber — Lava
Porcellio scaber « Lava »
Porcellio scaber « Lava »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio scaber — Orange
Porcellio scaber « Orange »
Porcellio scaber « Orange »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio scaber — Oreo
Porcellio scaber « Oreo »
Porcellio scaber « Oreo »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio scaber — White Out
Porcellio scaber « White Out »
Porcellio scaber « White Out »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio spatulatus — Coros
Porcellio spatulatus « Coros »
Porcellio spatulatus « Coros »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellio spatulatus — White
Porcellio spatulatus « White »
Porcellio spatulatus « White »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Porcellionides pruinosus — Orange Koï
Porcellionides pruinosus « Orange Koï »
Porcellionides pruinosus « Orange Koï »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Species
Pseudarmadillo spinosus
Pseudarmadillo spinosus
Pseudarmadillo spinosus: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Sinodillo sp. — China
Sinodillo sp. « China »
Sinodillo sp. « China »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Sinodillo sp. — Vietnam
Sinodillo sp. « Vietnam »
Sinodillo sp. « Vietnam »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Trade name
Sinodillo sp. — White Antenna
Sinodillo sp. « White Antenna »
Sinodillo sp. « White Antenna »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Isopods · Variety
Venezillo parvus — Dalmatian
Venezillo parvus « Dalmatian »
Venezillo parvus « Dalmatian »: identity, commercial husbandry guidance, colony monitoring and knowledge limitations.
Reptiles · Species
Red-eyed crocodile skink
Tribolonotus gracilis
A secretive forest skink to observe near the ground and beneath refuges.
Reptiles · Species
Australian water dragon
Intellagama lesueurii
A large diurnal lizard that uses trees, rocks and water.
Reptiles · Species
Blue spiny lizard
Sceloporus cyanogenys
A diurnal lizard of rocky habitats in Texas and Mexico.
Reptiles · Species
Amur rat snake
Elaphe schrenckii
An Asian rat snake that also uses the height of its habitat.
Reptiles · Species
African house snake
Boaedon fuliginosus
An African snake whose identification warrants going beyond the trade name ‘house snake’.
Reptiles · Species
Mexican milk snake
Lampropeltis polyzona
A Mexican species encompassing several historical trade labels.
Reptiles · Species
Pancake tortoise
Malacochersus tornieri
A small terrestrial tortoise with a flattened shell, closely associated with rock crevices.
Reptiles · Species
Eastern long-necked turtle
Chelodina longicollis
An Australian freshwater turtle that folds its long neck sideways.
Reptiles · Species
Spiny turtle
Heosemys spinosa
A Southeast Asian forest turtle whose juveniles have a shell with very serrated edges.
Amphibians · Species
Mossy frog
Theloderma corticale
A nocturnal frog whose bumpy skin blends into moss-covered surfaces.
Amphibians · Species
Mimic poison frog
Ranitomeya imitator
A small Peruvian frog known for parental care and diverse colours.
Amphibians · Species
Strawberry poison frog
Oophaga pumilio
A small Central American frog whose female feeds tadpoles with unfertilised eggs.