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Orthriophis taeniurus friesi - Taiwanese Beauty Snake

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:10:00 +0000

Orthriophis taeniurus friesi, the Taiwanese Beauty snake is a large and very powerful constrictor. This snake is one of the largest rat snakes in the world and is native to the island of Taiwan.

Coelognathus radiatus - Radiated rat snake

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:10:00 +0000

Coelognathus radiatus, the Radiated rat snake is a beautiful medium sized snake named because of thre lines that radiate from the eye of the snake to the back of the head. An extremely fast animal with a deserved reputation for being nervous and highly strung.

Coelognathus helena helena - Trinket snake

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:50:00 +0000

Coelognathus helena helena, the Trinket snake is a beautiful little snake named after Helen of Troy. It is slowly growing in popularity because of it's small size and relatively placid and mild demeaonor.

Morelia spilota cheyneii - Jungle Carpet Python

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:30:00 +0100

Epicrates cenchria cenchria - Brazilian Rainbow Boa

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:30:00 +0100

Morelia spilota mcdowelli - Coastal Carpet Python

Sun, 07 Oct 2007 21:00:00 +0100

Testudo sp - Mediterranean Tortoises

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 18:20:00 +0100

Species under review are all of the Testudo group from very similar habitats around the European coastline bordering the Mediterranean. The group consists of the Greek Spur-thighed Tortoise Testudo graeca, Hermanns Tortoise Testudo hermanni and the Marginated Tortoise Testudo marginata. All are regularly captive bred in the UK and other EU countries, numbers available are limited and the prices high. Currently theres an EU prohibition on trade in wild-caught specimens of the above. The Russian tortoise Testudo horsfieldii needs the same care as the above.

Euprepiophis mandarinus - The Mandarin rat snake

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 21:00:00 +0100

Euprepiophis mandarinus formerly Elaphe mandarina.

Once a very rare captive this medium sized snake is undeniably one of the world`s most beautiful Rat snakes. They are now becoming commoner among specialist hobbyists and captive breeding programs are increasing. Wild-caught snakes can be difficult to maintain in captivity, probably due to heavy parasite loads and the poor condition of animals imported from China. They are very easily stressed and very susceptible to disease when stressed, all of which makes them more suited to the specialist keeper. Captive bred specimens are gradually becoming more available and It is recommended that hobbyists attempt to find captive bred stock. These offer a much better proposition for captive maintenance being calmer, hardier and relatively more easy to take care of.

Uromastyx sp - Spiny-Tailed Lizards of North Africa and Asia

Thu, 16 Aug 2007 20:30:00 +0100

Uromastyx are frequently imported large desert lizards from North Africa and the Middle East. Some times called Dabs or Mastigures, the 16 or so species and sub species are robust, hardy, and in some cases very colourful. Small numbers are regularly bred in captivity.

Iguana iguana - The Green Iguana

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:30:00 +0100

The Green Iguana Iguana iguana