Argentine Black and White Tegu Natural History Size The Argentine Black and White Tegu can grow to between 92-140cm long with males being larger than females, and they can weigh between 2.5-22kg. Habitat and Distribution This is a diurnal reptile that lives on the ground and is found in the eastern and central parts of…
Common House Gecko Natural History Size The Common House Gecko grows to lengths between 3- 6 inches (7- 15 cm) Habitat and Distribution These reptiles are tropical and native to South and Southeast Asia living in countries such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Singapore. They are found in forests, scrublands, rocky…
Standing’s Day Gecko Natural History Size The Standing’s Day Gecko can reach lengths of 10 inches (25cm) including the tail. Habitat and Distribution These geckos inhabit the forests and scrublands of Southeast Madagascar. Age In captivity these reptiles can live up to 20 years. Diet They are omnivores which feed on invertebrates, smaller lizards, fruit,…
Golden Gecko Natural History Size Males are slightly larger than females growing up to 8 inches in length. Habitat and Distribution Golden Geckos inhabit the forests and rocky areas (such as mountains and cliffs) of Vietnam. Diet These lizards are mostly insectivores but will also feed on a little fruit too. Groups and Breeding Males…
Common Green Iguana Natural History Size Green Iguanas can weigh up to 8kg but 4kg is closer to their average weight. They can also grow up to 2 meters in length. Habitat and Distribution These lizards can be found in Central and South America including in Bolivia, Costa Rica, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela…
Black Marsh Turtle Natural History Size The Black Marsh Turtle is a small to medium sized turtle which tends to grow to around 20cm (7.9 in) in length. Habitat and Distribution This reptile is endemic to Southeast Asia in countries such as Vietnam, Cambodia, southern Myanmar, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand as well as the Indonesian…
Aldabra Giant Tortoise Natural History Size The Aldabra Giant Tortoise is one of the largest tortoises and they can grow over 1 meter (up to 3.5 ft) long and weigh up to 250kg (550 lbs). Habitat and Distribution This tortoise mostly inhabits grasslands and swamps on the Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles but will venture…
Bredl’s Carpet Python Natural History Size This is one of the larger species of carpet python averaging a length of 2 meters (6 ft 6 in) but larger individuals have reached in excess of 2.5 meters. Habitat and Distribution They inhabit the rocky outcrops of inland Australia’s lower mountain ranges. Age They can live for…
Blood Python Natural History Size This species grows to between 4 and 6 feet (122 cm-183 cm) and weighs up to 14 kg with females generally growing larger than males. Habitat and Distribution The lowland swampy habitats and forests of Indonesia Age These snakes have a lifespan of up to 25 years. Diet Blood Pythons…
Argus Monitor Natural History Size Male Argus Monitors reach an average length of 5 ft (1.5 meters) and weigh 10-20 kg (22 – 44 lbs) while females are much smaller. Habitat and Distribution They are native to the island of New Guinea, northern Australia and some islands of the Torres Straights. These monitors are often…
