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Reptile snake skins. A new west of England industry. Pictured, women measuring finished python skins. 13th January 1933
Identical twin brothers George (right) and Hugh Palmer who ran Barry Zoo, officially called Cardiff Zoo (Barry), but known locally as Barry Zoo. Pictured with some of the zoo snakes. 24th July 1975
A toad in the bowl
A new industry, snake and reptile skins for bags and shoes. Ironing a 5 years python skin. Colonia (Sarum) Ltd. Salisbury. 10th November 1935
Reptile snake skins. New west of England industry, women pegging down snake skins for drying. 13th January 1933
When snake lover Tony Griffiths settles down to watch TV with Monty, his pet python, his wife Marilyn moves as far away as a possible. They live in Ladywood. 13th February 1990
Television presenter Cathy Secker with Sid the snake at St Bedes School Fete, Lanchester. 15th May 1988
An 8st killer snake was let loose at Kirkburton CofE Primary School... and children stroked it. Hector, a 20ft-long python
This baby Alligator has a big mouth at Bristol Zoo November 1997
A Tortoise at Twycross Zoo, Warwickshire. 14th June 1984
A close-up of a tortoise at Twycross zoo, Warwickshire. 14th June 1984
Ben the tortoise and a rescued thrush, who have made firm friends at the Fee family home in Coventry, West Midlands. 16th August 1972
Snake - Boa Constrictor - August 1998
A baby Alligator rests in a shoe at Bristol Zoo November 1997
Tortoise circa 1995
Snake - Boa Constrictor on a tree August 1998
Tortoise - Nipper the baby tortoise pictured with his owner, Mr Len Smith - 14th Feb 1979
Snake charmer with his son in the market at Poonah. April 1959
Snake charmers in the market at Poonah. April 1959
Girl named Rita with her pet tortise, at the Springdale Nursery, Stoke Newington, receives a lot of care and attention. September 1953 D5439-002
Local man of Morocco holding up a large snake near his mouth to the amusement of a group of girls gathered around him December 1952 C5919-043
A local man shows off a snake to a group of fascinated French actresses during their visit to Marrakech, Morocco December 1952 C5919-012
Model Judy Brennand with an eight foot long python around her neck October 1957
A coat for an eight foot long python to demonstrate a new super-flexible zip fastener. Model Judy Brennand October 1957
Iguana which Michelle McMillan gave to Glasgow Zoo but was later found for sale at Petsmart July 1997