Hampyeong-gun Adds New Attraction for Tourists: Exhibition of 26 Reptiles from 7 Species

At the Amphibian and Reptile Ecological Park, Creepy? NO! The Appearance of Cute Reptiles

Sandfish Skink.

[Hampyeong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] At the Hampyeong Amphibian and Reptile Ecological Park, visitors can now encounter a wider variety of amphibians and reptiles.

On the 17th, Hampyeong County in Jeollanam-do announced that it has welcomed an additional 26 amphibians and reptiles of 7 species, including the pet tail gecko and pixie frog, to expand the exhibition species at the Amphibian and Reptile Ecological Park and provide new attractions for tourists.

The newly added pet tail gecko is a lizard characterized by its blunt and plump tail, which stores nutrients to survive in natural environments where food is scarce, living off the nutrients in its tail when food supply is unavailable.

PixieFrog.

The pixie frog, which grows larger than an adult fist, boasts a voracious appetite and will eat almost anything that fits into its mouth.

Additionally, various animals such as the sandfish skink, which swims underground, and the crested gecko, which can cling to any surface, have been newly exhibited and are waiting for visitors.

Jeong Heeseop, head of the Forest Park Division, said, “Including the newly added species, we hope visitors will create unique memories by visiting the country's largest amphibian and reptile ecological park, which exhibits 380 amphibians and reptiles of 94 species, as well as invasive species such as red-eared sliders and American bullfrogs.” He also urged, “Please strictly follow quarantine rules such as temperature checks and wearing masks for safe viewing during your visit.”

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