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Keeper and breeder of exceptional reptiles and amphibians. Hello! Besides animal health, customer service is my number one priority.

My name is Frank Payne and I am a biology teacher, former AZA senior herpetology zookeeper, and breeder of exceptional lizards. I have been keeping and breeding reptiles and amphibians continuously, both personally and professionally, for over twenty five years. During my time as a zookeeper, I was part of a team that created and staffed multiple exhibitions that were part of many of the best faci

lities in the world, including the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, the National Aquarium in Baltimore, and the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, among many others. During that time I made multiple television appearances, including The Late Show with David Letterman. I am currently focusing on breeding several species of beautiful and sought after lizards, such as carpet chameleons, electric blue geckos, and northern blue tongue skinks. I also make an effort to breed species which are considered difficult or impossible, such as flying lizards, in order to push our collective knowledge and experience further. I make a point to publish and share freely all of my knowledge on my own website, YouTube channel, page, and other publications such as Reptiles magazine. When you purchase an animal from me, you are also purchasing my experience, advice, and support throughout the life of the animal. This freely shared knowledge and experience that comes with each animal I produce is what sets me above and apart from much of the industry.

06/06/2025

Leaf tailed geckos (Uroplatus) species seem to love sleeping in strange positions!

01/06/2025

The desert horned lizards (Phrynosoma platyrhinos) are still looking good! Pounding lots of ants and other insects.

31/05/2025

The first northern blue tongue skinks of the year are available now! These are the ones that are ready to go now. They are from my orange line animals.

05/01/2025

30/12/2024

Carpet chameleons and toad headed agamas available now! Head to my website to learn more and check them out.

06/12/2024

Hey everyone! Tomorrow (Saturday, December 7) we will be vending the “Hamburg” Reptile show in Morgantown, Pennsylvania. We will be bringing carpet chameleons (yes, that’s right!), blue beauty anoles, electric blue geckos, sand lizards, and Pygmy lizards! This time of year we have very limited availability so get there early. Everything will be offered at show only special pricing. We hope to see many of you there!

03/12/2024

A beautiful female carpet chameleon (Furcifer lateralis) going through a yellow phase.

02/12/2024

Desert reptiles are usually not as brightly colored as tropical species but many still have a subtle beauty like his toad headed agama (Phrynocephalus mystaceus galli).

01/12/2024

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Good morning everyone! I have some used enclosures for sale. They must be picked up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Shipping is not an option. Plants and branches will be removed. Lighting and misting not included but I can include the shelving system that fits them. There are six 15x17x24, four 22x17x18, and four 22x17x24. Lightweight Leap habitats with full screen tops, misting ports, and bioactive bottoms. The whole system sits on two four foot racks. Ideally I would like to sell as a package but can sell as two four foot packages. Motivated to move them so any reasonable offer will be accepted (I won’t give them away for free though). Please message me with any questions. Thanks!

30/11/2024

One of my male Cophotis dumbara “Pygmy lizards”. They have such incredible scalation and outgoing personalities. If you are interested in learning more about them I have a care article and video posted on my website and YouTube channel.

27/11/2024

Our biggest sale of the year is live now! This is a customer appreciation sale because we wouldn’t have had the great year we have had without our incredible customers.

All returning customers get 25% off. All new customers get 15% off. All orders get FREE SHIPPING. This discount applies to every animal we have available and is good through Monday, December 2.

We are a husband-wife owned and operated small business and your purchase makes a huge impact on our lives and supports ethical breeding and the advancement of herpetoculture. Every single animal we offer is captive bred and born in our home and is raised under the highest standards. We appreciate you all. Thank you!!

Frank and Elise Payne

23/11/2024

Exact pair of young adult mossy leaf tailed gecko (Uroplatus sikorae) posted on my website now! Not yet paired but ready to breed.

Mossy leaf-tailed geckos (Uroplatus sikorae) are my favorite species of leaf-tailed geckos to keep and breed. Their camoflauge is some of the best in the animal kingdom and their moderate size make them very manageable to keep.

I have a care video on this species posted on my YouTube channel.

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