Lizards!
Ember is one of our Crested Geckos. He was rehomed from the RSPCA. Ember has always had a dropped tail and has a ‘button’ on his backside, if you press it, watch him jump! He no longer attends our shows but can still be seen when you come and visit us!
Bubba is our male leopard gecko, and he originally came from a pet shop. He regularly attends shows alongside Trixie and Sass, and he’s always smiling and happy to be there! Leopard geckos sometimes shake their tails during important activities such as hunting, mating, or defending their territory. Bubba’s cheerful nature and unique little habits make him a favourite wherever he goes.
Petrie is our Basilisk lizard, who was re-homed from the RSPCA in 2021. He doesn’t come to our shows as he isn’t a big fan of people, but you can still see plenty of him on our social media. Basilisk lizards are known for their incredible ability to run across the surface of water for short distances, using their fringed toes and the air trapped under their skin.
Red is our female leopard gecko, and she came to us from a pet shop. She has very sensitive eyes to light, so she doesn’t attend shows, but you can still see her on our social media or when you book to visit here. Leopard geckos can store fat and water in their tails, which helps them survive during times when food or water is scarce.
This is Buddy, our Argentine Black and White Tegu. We got him from the RSPCA, and he’s a very friendly boy. He can’t come to any shows at the moment, but you can see him on our social media or when you book to visit here. Tegus have an interesting ability where their tails can fall off, and when they regrow, they can sometimes grow multiple tails at once due to split nerve endings.
This is Trixie, our bearded dragon. She was re-homed from the RSPCA in 2023. She comes to most of our shows and is usually out and about during visits. Bearded dragons have a “third eye” on the top of their head. It can’t see properly like their normal eyes, but it helps them notice shadows and movements from above, so they can stay safe. Trixie’s alert and friendly nature makes her a favourite at every show.
This is Echo, our leopard gecko. He was given to us by someone who wanted to give him a new home in 2023. He isn’t attending our shows yet, but you can see him when you come and visit us! Leopard geckos can detach their tails to escape predators, which is a special trick that helps keep them safe.
This is Arnie, our Ackie monitor, and we rehomed her earlier this year. She loves resting on shoulders and eating lots of locusts. Unfortunately, she doesn’t currently come to our shows, but you can meet her when you visit here. Ackie monitors are agile climbers and are often seen navigating rocky outcrops and tree branches in their natural habitat in Australia.
This is Maisie, our crested gecko. She was given to us by a friend who wanted her to go to a good home. She attends shows and comes out during visits. Crested geckos are from New Caledonia, and they don’t have eyelids. Instead, they use their long tongues to clean and moisten their eyes, keeping them comfortable and healthy.
This is Ziggy, our gargoyle gecko. Unfortunately, he currently doesn’t attend our shows, but we are hoping to introduce him next year. In the meantime, you can see him when you visit here. The name “gargoyle gecko” comes from the bumpy ridges on their heads, which resemble the iconic stone statues found in Gothic cathedrals.
This is Ace, our club-tailed iguana, rescued from the RSPCA. She doesn’t attend parties, but she can be seen during visits. Club-tailed iguanas are critically endangered, with some species having fewer than 2,500 mature individuals left, so Ace is a valuable member of her species and a wonderful ambassador for conservation.
