The Barking Tree frog gets its name from the sound it makes which resembles the barking of a small dog. As frogs go as pets, these are fairly easy to care for and are great for beginners.
The Cuban Knight Anole is the largest of all Anole species. As the name says, they are originally from Cuba, and can also be found living wild in Florida as well. They love to climb up and over things so they require a large enclosure with some height.
These lizards are native to Australia and are a very popular reptile pets. Although they are recommended for beginners, they do require specific nutritional and environmental conditions. With the proper care they can be very easy to tame and to handle.
Fire-Bellied Newts make great pets and are fairly easy to care for. They mostly aquatic and fairly active in the water which makes them fun to watch. The majority of their living space can be aquatic but they do require some terrestrial space as well.
Fire-bellied toads are enjoyable to keep. Most are grass green with a bright red or orange ventral side. Their entire body is covered in black spots and blotches, which become thicker on their red belly, and often form a reticulated pattern.
Leopard geckos originated from the Middle East - Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan area. Adults can grow to 8 to 12 inches long. Leopard geckos are ground dwellers and are also nocturnal.
The Licorice Rat Snake, also known as a White-Sided Black Ratsnake, was first discovered in Maryland and was selectively bred for its color variation. These snakes are easy to care for and can be gentle and fun to handle.
This lizard originates from Southeast Asia, and as their name suggests, their tail is long! Sometimes it can be even longer than their body. These are small lizards that don't grow more than 10 inches. In the wild they spend most of their time in grassy areas, although they have also been found in trees.
The Veiled Chameleon comes from Yemen and Saudi Arabia and are Arboreal lizards meaning they spend most of their lives in trees. These lizards require special care so should not be considered as pets for children. A fully screened enclosure is required for these lizards to prevent respiratory diseases and ive them a stress-free environment.
These bright-eyed lizards come from a large french speaking island called New Caledonia 750 miles from Australia. They have become popular pets and are easy to care for. They are easy to handle but care should be given when handling their tail or they could lose it.
These tortoises make great pets and can live very long lives. They like to dig and can even hibernate while in captivity. Although they are land tortoises they require constant access to a source of drinking water. They can be kept in aquariums but even a home-made pen using a Rubber-Made Storage Bin can make a great habitat if designed right.
These well-known frogs come from the rainforests of Central America. They require an enclosure with plenty of vertical space with limbs and leaves for them to explore. You will need to mimic the temperature and humidity of their natural environment which means daily mistings and proper lighting and heating.
These turtles are one of the most popular turtle pets and are fairly easy to care for. They can be kept in an aquarium or even in an outdoor pond. They can be easily trained with food and can be friendly and easily handled. Although aquatic, they require a dry space to bask and rest on and a submersible heater is recommended to sustain a constant proper temperature.
Greek tortoises are very similar in care to a Russian tortoise. They are a small species that can do well in a limited space. They have different colorations depending on what area the specific tortoise is native to. Greek tortoises are found throughout the Mediterranean from Spain to Russia.
Native to the jungles of Vietnam, Golden geckos reach an adult length of around 7-8 inches, though females tend to be a bit smaller than males. Males can be yellow-golden in color (sometimes with markings), while females tend to be darker and have more green.
In the wild the Brown Basilisk spends much of its time up in the trees so in captivity it will also require plenty of areas to climb on. They also like to hide behind plants and leaves so take this into account as well.
Fan-Fingered Geckos are named for their unique, fan-shaped toe pads that allow them to easily run up vertical rock walls in their natural desert habitat, which ranges in a large area from northern Africa to Pakistan. The enclosure you keep these in should be vertically orientated with lots of climbing space.
Although these are land tortoises, they spend most of their life near water. It is good to provide these tortoises with a water area just deep enough to cover the top of their shell, and the water should be filtered because they prefer to pass waste in the water.
Hingback Tortoises are omnivorous tortoises that are easy to take care of and make great first time pets. They should be given an area to bask in at about 85 degrees and a water area for them to soak in. The Hingeback Tortoise gets its name from the ability to bend the top of ther hind shell downwards.
Lacertas are great starter lizards and are relatively calm for a lizard of the smaller size. It's important not to handle the tail of this lizard as it can fall off as a defense mechanism. Although the tail can re-generate it doesn't appear as nice as its original.
This Milk Snake is a species of King Snake that can be found in the rainforests of Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica. In the wild they are quite aggressive feeders. They are known to eat almost any small animal, including other snakes. They do make great pets and with regular handling are well known to be very friendly.
Pacman Frogs or "Horned Frogs" are very easy to care for and take up very little room. Because they spend most of their time sitting in one spot waiting to ambush prey, they don't require a large habitate and are content in staying put in one spot for long periods of time. They also like to burrow underneath the substrate or hide underneath things.
Although it's easier to say "Neon Tree Dragon" their proper name is "Japalura Splendida". These lizards are from the temperate jungles of Southeast China. They are easily handled although care should be given with their tail as it could fall off and will not re-grow. They stay fairly small and are fairly easy to care for.
This Asian lizards are insectivorous meaning their diet consists of only insects. They also enjoy being fed Earthworms which provide much needed Calcium. Because these lizards enjoy high areas you will want to give them plenty of room to climb in their housing. They also enjoy climbing their owners!
The "American Green Tree Frog" is a common backyard visitor in southern states. They are considered the "State Amphibian" for Louisiana and Georgia. They are fairly easy to care for as they don't require complicated heat or lighting setups. Cleaning their enclosure is important but soap should be avoided as it can be harmful to their sensitive skin.
These Australian natives are one of the most popular reptile pets because of their calm nature and ease of care. They are omnivorous meaning they eat a variety of foods including plants, insects and sometimes even small mice. They stay fairly small in size, growing between 12 and 24 inches in length.
These are small lizards that feed only on plants making them "Herbivores". They are a wide-spread reptile that can be found in 30 countries in the Middle-East, Asia, Afriaca and Indonesia. Their most noticeable attribute is their spiked tail which is used in the defense as a defense weapon. They thrive in arrid cilmates and it is important to note that too much humidity in their enclosure is bad for their health.
There are four species of Painted Turtle native to North America. The most common here would be the Eastern Painted Turtle. All Painted Turtles can make great pets and are fairly easy to care for. They do require water to swim in but a dry area for them to bask is required to keep your turtle healthy.
Native to Southern and Eastern Africa, Plated Lizards are natively found in dry, fairly open habitats, often near Termite mounds. They can grow to be 2 feet in length and have very hard overlapping rows of scales that give them their plated name. They are easy to tame and fairly easy to care for.
These lizards come from Africa where they are often hunted for their meat and skins. They grow to be 3 to 4 feet in length and can live up to 30 years in the wild. These lizards require very specific habitat settings and dietary requirements if expected to live long healthy lives as pets.
The Fat-Tailed Gecko is an African native and is a close relative of the Leopard Gecko. Their fat tail has evolved this way to store a reserve of fat for energy. If their habitat conditions are maintained properly they can live as long as 18 years.
These make excellent beginner frog pets. They don't mind being handled which makes them great for children. They love mealtime and can become very active when stalking their insect meal. Their "Dumpy" name is given to them because of their appearance. Their original name is the "White's Tree frog".
The Brazilian Rainbow Boa is one of the most admired of all Boas. They can grow to up to 6 feet long and can live for 25 years or longer. Their temperament can widley vary but with lots of patience and time can be used to frequent handling.
These Geckos aren't as good of climbers as many of their cousins. They have heavier bodies than other Geckos and smaller toe pads. They are more tolerable to being handled than many other Geckos. These Geckos can full grow back their tail if it's lost to perfect accuracy.
These are popular snakes among Snake Hobbyists. They can be docile as adults but as yong snakes can be temperamental and still even as adults can sometimes be defensive if provoked. They are easy to care for but owners should be prepared that they can grow up to 6 feet in length.
These frogs have mastered the art of Camouflage appearing as just a lump of Moss. Found natively in Northern Vietnam they live in flooded caves and along the banks of mountain streams. They are fairly easy to care for and the hardest thing you'll find is finding them in your enclosure!
These lizards get their name from their mane of skin that will frill out around their head displaying bright colors when they are frightened. They are also capable of running on their hind two legs over short distances. They like to hunt insects and spiders both on the ground and in trees.
This is a "Red-Sided Skink" and they are native to Southern Africa. During mating season the Males develop bright red stripes down their sides which is why they have the name "Red-Sided". These lizards love to dig and they can run very fast. They only grow to about 8 inches in length.
The Blue-Tailed Skink can be found natively in several countries such as Australia and Indonesia. Their bright blue tail serves a purpose in the wild. It will often wiggle its bright tail to distract predators. They can drop their tail if they are attacked and make a fast get-away. These lizards like to burrow and can climb very well.
