Breed : Giant Black Millipede (Africa)
Habitat : Leaf litter on forest floor ; rotting tree trunks
Age : Not known
Likes : Darkness ; Moist soil ; Cucumber ; Rotten Wood
Dislikes : Bright lights ; Dry conditions ; Shoe shopping
Quick Facts : Adult length around 7.5 to 10 inches ; Legs are 2 per segment, and as they grow, their leg count increases, reaching on average anything between 150 and 400 legs !!
Breed : Plumed or Green Basilisk (Jesus Christ Lizard)
Habitat : Central / Northern South America – Tropical Forests
Age : 4 years
Likes : Climbing ; Hiding in holes in trees ; Walking on water
Dislikes : Being picked up (for now) ; Loud noises
Unsexed
Riddle is currently settling in, keep coming back to see if he is ready to meet people. These lizards are notoriously fast and difficult to handle, and therefore Riddle may have to remain as a pet for visitors to enjoy
Breed : Bearded Dragon (Australia)
Habitat : Desert
Age : Born 2018
Likes : Locusts ; Running ; Making himself bigger
Dislikes : Other beardies ; being stared at
Male
Breed : Skinny Pig
Habitat : Indoors : “Fancy” Breed – they are a critter bred purely for the pet trade (originally for labs to test cosmetics on)
Date of Birth : 11th April 2023
Likes : Kale, hearing the fridge door open, squeaking and rattling their ears – they are also partial to a tickle
Dislikes : The cold, loud noises, having no food to eat
Males
Skinny pigs were initially created in laboratories for use to test cosmetics for skin reaction. Since the majority of this has stopped, they have become firm favourites in the pet market and are certainly a sensory experience, and a great therapy animal.
These were initially added to the team to help with the children at our baby hospice, many of whom are visually impaired, but are suitable to work with all clients. They are also particularly good for those with fur allergies.
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COOKIE
Breed : Hermanns Tortoise (Southern Europe)
Habitat : Mediterranean Meadows
Age : 9 years
Likes : Basking; Eating; Baths; Hearing his name; Tickles under the chin
Dislikes : We are yet to see anything that George does not like !
Male
George’s owner has left the UK to live and work in Australia temporarily, and made the difficult decision to part with him. George has taken up residence at Critterish Manor, as a fostered critter, for the time being, until such time as his owner decides whether to move to Australia permanently.
Inside a tortoise – the big gap in the shell is where his organs would be
Breed : Bull Snake (Albino)
Habitat : Praire, steppe and grasslands Mid Western USA – from southern Canada to Mexico
DOB : 2020
Likes : Mice ; Burrowing ; Hiding in long grass
Dislikes : Cats ; being told hes pretty
Male
Named after the great British TV Show “Bullseye”, where host Jim Bowen always Said “You cant beat a bit of Bullie!” Its been an ambition for many decades to own a Bull Snake
Breed : Berber Skinks (Northern Africa /Western Asia)
Habitat : Dry bushy areas & rocky steppes
Age : 8 years (aprox)
Likes : Hunting For Food ; Burrowing ; Salad
Dislikes : Bright lights
Male / Female
They are currently around 5-6 inches in length not including the tail
Breed : Blue Tongue Skink (Australia)
Habitat : Gardens and wooded areas
Age : 13 years
Likes : Locusts ; Mice ; Fuss ; Snails ; Saunas
Dislikes : Crickets ; Being in her viv
Female
Download our FREE care sheet here : Blue Tongue Skink Care Sheet
Breed : Horsefield Tortoise (Iraq / Afghanistan / Central Asia)
Habitat : Rocky desert
Age : 13 years
Likes : Grapes ; Strolling around the house / garden
Dislikes : Being cold ; Shadows
Male
“What is under the shell ?” we often get asked – well here is a picture of a tortoises skeleton. The gap would be filled with the animals organs :
Breed : Whites Tree Frog (Australia)
Habitat : Trees in moist forested areas
Age : 6 years
Likes : Crickets ; Water ; Trees
Dislikes : Staying still ; Being kissed
Sex : Female
