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Areca Roe

Medusa, an emerald tree snake, enjoys a specially made PVC pipe tree in the shower, which keeps the tropical reptile moist and happy.

Rats Wicket and Truffle are "quite affectionate with the owners, seeming to enjoy crawling on them and snuggling with them. They were also very curious, exploring the whole house," Roe says.

Turdell the snapping turtle lives in a large tank with a swimming area, "but we placed him in the laundry room for his photo shoot," Roe says.

Hickety (seen roaming her kitchen) was kept partly for eggs, "but her owners showed great affection for their chickens," Roe says.

Marvin the chameleon's owner is a drummer, "so we chose to place Marvin on one of the many drums around the house," Roe says.

An unnamed hermit crab makes its way across a tile floor. The crustaceans can live up to 10 years in captivity.

Felix the chinchilla poses in a rare moment of stillness. "He was so quick, it was difficult to get a photo of him as he darted around the room," Roe says.

A ball python named Freckles climbs a flower planter outside its home. "The owner would often take Freckles to visit classrooms to educate children about snakes and reptiles," Roe says.

A bearded dragon named Tumnus—named after a character in the Chronicles of Narnia—rests on a bed. His owner says the reptile has a distinct personality and shows affection.

As a young chicken, Blue was given the run of the house. "When she was old enough she'd join the other chickens in their coop," Roe says.