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15 breeds available

Ackie Monitor

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Legal in NZ

Ackie Monitor is a medium reptile originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
Ackie Monitor is a medium reptile originating from Australia.
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African Fat-tailed Gecko

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Legal in NZ

African Fat-tailed Gecko is a small reptile originating from West Africa. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
African Fat-tailed Gecko is a small reptile originating from West Africa.
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Ball Python

Prohibited in NZ

Ball Python is a medium reptile originating from West Africa. In New Zealand its status is prohibited in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 20-30 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
20-30 years
Temperament
Ball Python is a medium reptile originating from West Africa.
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Bearded Dragon

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Legal in NZ

Bearded Dragon is a medium reptile originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Bearded Dragon is a medium reptile originating from Australia.
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Blue-tongued Skink

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Legal in NZ

Blue-tongued Skink is a medium reptile originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
Blue-tongued Skink is a medium reptile originating from Australia.
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Carpet Python

Prohibited in NZ

Carpet Python is a large reptile originating from Australia. In New Zealand its status is prohibited in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 20-30 years.

Size
large
Lifespan
20-30 years
Temperament
Carpet Python is a large reptile originating from Australia.
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Chinese Water Dragon

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Legal in NZ

Chinese Water Dragon is a medium reptile originating from Southeast Asia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Chinese Water Dragon is a medium reptile originating from Southeast Asia.
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Corn Snake

Permit Required

Corn Snake is a medium reptile originating from North America. In New Zealand its status is permit required in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
Corn Snake is a medium reptile originating from North America.
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Crested Gecko

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Legal in NZ

Crested Gecko is a small reptile originating from New Caledonia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
Crested Gecko is a small reptile originating from New Caledonia.
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Fire-bellied Toad

Restricted in NZ

Fire-bellied Toad is a small reptile originating from Asia. In New Zealand its status is restricted in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Fire-bellied Toad is a small reptile originating from Asia.
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Green Iguana

Legal in NZ

Green Iguana is a large reptile originating from Central/South America. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
large
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Green Iguana is a large reptile originating from Central/South America.
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Leopard Gecko

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Legal in NZ

Leopard Gecko is a small reptile originating from South Asia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
Leopard Gecko is a small reptile originating from South Asia.
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Tokay Gecko

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Legal in NZ

Tokay Gecko is a medium reptile originating from Southeast Asia. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 10-15 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
10-15 years
Temperament
Tokay Gecko is a medium reptile originating from Southeast Asia.
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Uromastyx (Spiny-tailed Lizard)

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Legal in NZ

Uromastyx (Spiny-tailed Lizard) is a medium reptile originating from North Africa/Middle East. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 15-20 years.

Size
medium
Lifespan
15-20 years
Temperament
Uromastyx (Spiny-tailed Lizard) is a medium reptile originating from North Africa/Middle East.
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Veiled Chameleon

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Legal in NZ

Veiled Chameleon is a small reptile originating from Yemen. In New Zealand its status is legal in nz, so Kiwi owners should confirm MPI and local council rules before sourcing one. Typical lifespan is 5-8 years.

Size
small
Lifespan
5-8 years
Temperament
Veiled Chameleon is a small reptile originating from Yemen.
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