I spent a wonderful morning with Miles and John - an a lot of small critters - at the Captive Light Studios at Liberty's Owl, Raptor and Reptiles Centre in Dorset.
Crested Gecko
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The gecko has an amazing textured pattern on its back.
Royal Python
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Leopard Gecko
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Salmon Pink Tarantula
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Bearded Dragon
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I am fascinated by its claws
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Panther Chameleon
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Boa Constrictor
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Frilled Dragon
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