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Totally against all internationally agreed treaties, Snap was for sale as a hatchling nile crocodile in the Greek pet trade in 2001. We bought him to remove him from a terrible situation and possibly a short, miserable life.
Snap is doing very well and growing fast, but given the space limitations here at Aquaworld, we will need to find a new home for him soon.
Snap now re-homed - click here to read about it!
Burma arrived as a 60cm hatchling in 2001 but, as you can see, has made remarkable progress since then. She currently enjoys two whole turkey thighs a week - sometimes three!
As a female Burmese python, Burma could reach 6 metres or more and eventually weigh in at 100 kilos. Males only reach about 20 kilos - think about it, fellas!
Mr Prickles rules - he's the boss! Regal king of the reptile garden, this green iguana doesn't understand any part of the word 'No' and tries to do just as he pleases. Having said that, he's not a wild type and allows himself to be petted for photographs.
Green iguanas are amongst the largest lizards commonly kept as pets. They can live for almost 30 years, reaching 2 metres in length and 12 kilos in weight - quite a handful!
Twitch is a great pal of both Dino and Mr Prickles. He has lived at Aquaworld since 2001 and probably originated from Cyprus. His favourite trick is 'playing dead' - lying unmoving on his back with all four legs sticking up in the air - obviously a defence mechanism agamas find useful!
Starred agamas are found on several Greek islands as well as in North Africa.
Spot the leopard gecko enjoys life at Aquaworld with his harem of female companions including Lump and Bump. So far, they have produced just one little one - but we are hoping for more soon!
Leopard geckos originally come from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan, but they are now captive bred and are commonly available in pet shops.
Tabasco hatched in 2001 and has now attained the great length of about 50cm. These pretty snakes only reach a maximum of about 80cm.
Mexican milksnake markings are a classic example of defensive mimicry. By adopting the colouring of the very dangerous coral snake, the milksnake can be reasonably sure that it will be left unmolested!
Stitch is the same age as Tabasco, but is already several times longer. These Californian kingsnakes can reach 2m in overall length.
Like all the snakes at Aquaworld, Stitch does not pose a danger to humans. Californians must really appreciate the kingsnakes, however, since they often kill and eat highly venomous rattlesnakes. They even have a natural anti-serum in their blood to protect them when fighting rattlers!
Thrassivoulas is an occasional visitor to Aquaworld. When Michaelis, his student owner, is busy with his seasonal work - this friendly boa comes to stay with us and give everyone a loving squeeze!
Boas originate in South America but, in spite of their reputation, do not reach a size comparable to the giant pythons.
The red-eared terrapin is part of one of those sad stories where humans introduce non-native creatures which subsequently wreak havoc with truly endemic species. These terrapins have been released into the wild here in Crete and are serious competition for the Balkan terrapin locals.
Here at Aquaworld we have a pool full of unwanted red-ears and take care of them rather than have them possibly wipe out their Balkan cousins.
Blondie has been under our care for several years now, as is the case with Elle, until their owner can take care of them himself once more. They both seem to enjoy life at Aquaworld with the others of their family.
African spurred tortoises can reach eighty kilos in weight and dig holes eight metres deep - so think twice if you feel like buying one for the back garden!
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