Rare images of 'camera shy' reptiles and amphibians snapped by London Zoo photographer

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This critically endangered mountain chicken frog is enjoying a mud facial - looks relaxing!

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This female turquoise dwarf gecko was pretty camera shy. Jamie had to work quickly to snap this image as she emerged briefly from under a leaf.

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Can you spot the frog in this picture? The mossy frog usually lives in Vietnam and has mottled green skin making it very difficult to spot.

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This is the distinctive pose of an emerald tree boa. They get all curled up to secure themselves in the trees. Cosy!

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Blep! A colourful panther chameleon was captured midway through poking his bright yellow tongue out.

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The Roti Island snake-necked turtle was keen to have its moment in the spotlight. This species is critically endangered in the wild and usually found in Indonesia.

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This blue tree monitor lizard looks very happy in its new home!