Ekko

Breed : Labraheeler (Labrador x Australian Cattle Dog) (Rescue)

Habitat : Domesticated breed

Age : DOB 01/2023 (Arrived 22/10/22)

Likes : Long walks ; Pink pig toy that “Oinks” ; Eating

Dislikes : Carrot ; we will find out

Other : Ekko is a rescue, who was brought to be an autism support dog for a little boy. Unfortunately, they didn’t get on and he needed to be rehomed.

Male

From Suki’s Canine Rescue Crew

Max & Spin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max (Left) Spin (Right)

Breed : Royal Python or Ball Python (Africa)

Habitat : Grasslands, shrublands & open forests

DOB : 2013 (Max) 2019/2020 (Spin)

Likes : Cuddles ; Rats ; Exploting

Dislikes : Squeezes ; Broccoli ; Cold weather

Male

KiKi

Breed : Chinchilla (or Cheeencheeeeeeela!!) (South America)

Habitat : Andes Mountains

Age : Born in April 2016

Likes : Being spoken to in a foreign accent ; Raisins (very occasionally) ; Gentle cuddles

Dislikes : Sitting still ; Bright lights ; A tidy cage

Female

The Brain

Breed : European Eyed Lizard

Habitat : Dry bushy areas, scrub, olive groves and vineyards

D.O.B : 2020/21

Likes : Locusts, crickets, chilling in the hot are of his viv

Dislikes : Being held (at the moment!), snakes

Male

FACT : Also known as the ocellated lizard, they are considered Europe’s largest lizard

Stitch

Breed : Striped Skunk

Habitat : Woodland

D.O.B. : 21st June 2024

Likes : tearing up rolls of tissue, honey, egg, scampering, cuddles, worms

Dislikes : having to “work” for his treats, being cuddled for longer than an hour

Male

Stitch was given his name as skunks are very much like the Disney character – cute and fluffy, but also mischievous and crafty (in a good way). I also have a tattoo of the Disney character (done in 2003, in Florida) – not only is he my favourite Disney character, but he is also like my alter ego, not to mention I am a HUGE fan of coffee!

Tarantulas

Breed : We have 4 species of tarantula – 3 which can visit and 1 which is strictly a PET ONLY

  • Brazilian Black Tarantula – “Jet”
  • Texan Brown Tarantula – Y’All”
  • Salmon Pink Birdeating Tarantula – “Pinky”
  • Orange Baboon Tarantula (OBT or Orange Bitey Thing) – This is a PET ONLY & does not leave home – “Bitey”
Brazilian Black
Texan Brown
Salmon Pink Birdeater

 

Orange Baboon Tarantula – PET ONLY

D.O.B : 2021

Likes : Burrowing & crawling

Dislikes : surprises

Female

Rum & Raisin

Breed : Ferrets

Habitat : Woodland

D.O.B. : June 2021

Likes : making mischief, play fighting, climbing Dale, playing with balls, stealing stuff

Dislikes : water, being told off, vegetables

Male (x2)

FACT : The first recorded domestic ferret was kept by Roman emperor Julius Caesar

Edge

Breed : Western Hognose Snake

Habitat : Sandy and gravelly areas across North America, from the Canadian border down to Northern Mexico

Age : Unknown, but thought to be of adult age (maybe between 5 and 7 years)

Likes : Exploring; Eating; Playing dead

Dislikes : Skunks; Dogs

Male – Males are smaller than females and an adult will only reach about 15 inches

This snake was discovered on Kinver Edge, a local beauty spot, whilst walking Beanz. As he was literally “in the middle of nowhere” he is thought to be a discarded pet, rather than an escapee. Hognose snakes get their name from their upturned nose and are adept at burrowing. They are fascinating and one of my favourite species (I have had 3 over the years) – they have a series of defense mechanisms, which are all bluff, they will hiss loudly and make strike attempts. If this doesn’t work then they will spread their neck out, cobra like, as they hiss and strike. Their final bluff is to play dead – if all else fails and they continue to feel threatened, then they flip onto their back and emit a foul stench, which makes them appear dead. When the danger has gone then they flip back over and continue on their way. Sometimes in times of extreme danger they will resort to this bluff immediately.

Giant Black Millipede

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 !!

Riddle

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