iHerp_Australia_-_November_-_December_2018

Corn Snakes (Pantherophis guttatus), Cow Snakes

(P. spiloides, also known as Gray Rat Snakes,

amongst other common names) and hognose

snakes (Heterodon spp.) all bred by one of Alen’s

friends, along with various morphs of horned frogs

(Ceratophrys spp. also known as ‘pacman’ frogs)

and some African Bullfrogs (Pyxicephalus adsper-

sus). There were also invertebrates (tarantulas and

a large mantis), albino frogs and a medium-sized

terrarium containing several adult Tiger Salaman-

ders (Ambystoma tigrinum). Alen explained that he

had imported them from Europe, but that they

were not very popular in Guangzhou as the climate

is too hot for them, resulting in reduced lifespan

and an inability to breed.

I could not fault Alen’s set up. His animals are

maintained to high standards; every one of them

has access to clean water and obviously the vast

majority, if not all, are captive bred. I was also

impressed by the range of terrariums available,

particularly the smaller glass terrariums and the

Above: two of Alen’s stunning new Crested Geckos.
Below (slide show): New Caledonian Giant Gecko; slide show
contains more images from the shop.

‘There were also

African bullfrogs,

invertebrates, and several

adult

tiger salamanders.’

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Price List.

Australian species:

Wild-type bearded dragon $24

‘Zero’ bearded dragon $260

Northern Blue-tongue (ugly) $1,160

Smooth Knob-tailed Gecko $780

Rough Knob-tailed Gecko $3,600

Diplodactylus spp. $1,100-$2,600

Eastern Water Dragon $3,200

Pygmy Spiny-tailed Skink $6,000 (red)

Other:

Leopard Gecko $20-$1,360 (‘Black Night’)

Crested Gecko $80-$5,000 (new, unnamed morph)

New Caledonian Giant Gecko $1,360-$2,800

Corn Snake $76-$1,600

Cow Snake $20-$2,000 (pair)

Hognose snake $83-$1,360

Frogs $3-$200

Tiger Salamander $100

Mexican Spiny-tailed Iguana $960-$9,000 (pair)