I think the Green Tree Pythons make fantastic display animals. They really are not too difficult to care for, they are always visible, they are not generally too expensive to purchase or maintain, and you can make a wonderful rainforest setup for them. Most of all, they come in a wide variety of spectacular colors.

Crested Geckos would be a good choice for someone who is not as fond of snakes. They are very cute, come in a huge variety of colors and patterns, and they are very hardy and easy to maintain. They also are not as expensive as many other species and don't take up much space so 1 or 2 could be good for a smaller display.

I also think dart frogs make a spectacular display. One day I'd like to build a paludarium and create a large rainforest display that contains several pairs of dart frogs. Even though these are tiny critters, they do need a larger space if you're going to keep more than just a single pair of one species. But they are tiny jewels and displays can be really detailed as these guys won't crush or mangle live plants and natural materials.

Cool thread!!