Kenyan Sand Boas are found living within sandy areas of East Africa. Adults vary greatly in size depending on sex. Males are small averaging 15 to 18 inches, whereas females are slightly larger and stocky growing to an average size of 30 inches.
Much like Tylototriton species, Sharp Ribbed Newts can protect themselves against predation with their sharp protruding rib ends. They’re also the largest European species of salamander.
The Fire Bellied Toad used to be one of the most widely kept species of toad, now they are less common. Being easy to keep and maintain makes them great for beginners and they are always entertaining to watch.
A medium to large sized frog reaching lengths of up to 9.5cm with a triangular shaped head. General dorsal colouration is brown to yellow along with cream to white ventrally. Numerous thin black stripes run down the back from the head.
American Green Tree Frogs are typically green in colour with a lateral cream stripe that runs down their body. These are ideal for beginners as long as plenty of plants are placed throughout the terrarium.
Also, known commonly as Pacman, Argentinian and Chacoan horned frogs. These voracious feeders will attempt to swallow anything that moves close to their mouth.
The Palm Gecko, also known as White Lined Gecko or Skunk Gecko is a stunning display species originating from Indonesia, New Guinea, Palau and the Solomon Islands.
Arguably one of the most popular geckos in the hobby. Due to their ease of maintenance and affordable housing, we believe these geckos to be the best starter lizards for reptile enthusiasts.
This small pretty gecko is native to Central America. But whilst thousands of miles apart, this species is actually closely related to the Leopard gecko.
Another species from the island of New Caledonia that can be kept similar to crested geckos and other Rhacodactylus. The Bauers Chameleon gecko is a small species however and requires less space than some of their native cousins.
Australian Barking Geckos are a nocturnal species reaching an adult size of 13-15cm. This is a pretty looking Gecko with a turnip shaped tail that is used to store fat reserves.
The Berber Skink is a medium to large hardy species, they can live up to 20 years. They can be found in Egypt and reach an adult size of approx 400mm (16 inch).
The Red Blood Python is a heavy bodied snake that reaches an adult size of 5-6 foot. They are found on the forest floor near marshes of Malaysian Peninsula, Sumatra and Indonesia.
Sunny Stick Insects are an easy species to keep feeding on a range of plants including Bramble, Hawthorn and Ivy. There are both males and females within this species but females are pathogenic too, therefore, all eggs are fertile.
The Black Beauty Stick Insect is a must for anyone who likes stick insects. Adults are jet black with small red wings and bright yellow eyes, they really are stunning.
Royal Pythons are calm and gentle, making them an ideal beginners snake as long as their environmental requirements are met. They are available in a huge variety of colour morphs and are hugely popular exotic pets.
Variable Kingsnakes are classed within the beginner species of snakes and are ideal for people new to keeping reptiles or for the younger generation as their first pet snake.
Pueblan Milk Snakes are banded with bright colours, this makes them an attractive species to own. They are shy and prefer to have small, tight hides to curl up in.
Californian Kingsnakes range in colour morphs from black and white striped or bands to chocolate, lavander, albino and many more. They are one of the best first snake species to own as a beginner.
Brooks King Snakes was originally thought to be a subspecies of the Florida King Snake. In recent years, they are now classed as location of the wild-collected adults. We, along with others in the hobby, have decided to keep them listed as Brooks.
This is a South American species of cockroach which prefers to burrow. Adult males have two yellow spots on their head which resemble headlights. Unfortunately it isn't possible to sex nymphs.
A large black cockroach that seems to prefers drier conditions compared to other species. They do prefer to burrow in substrate rather than climb. Adult males will form wings but they don't fly.
The Vietnamese Stick Insect is a rather long stick insect with a body length of 15cm, with legs this is 21cm. Green in colour with a distinctive little horn on the underside of the abdomen. Feed on bramble (blackberry), raspberry, oak, rose and hazel.
