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Abronia (Abronia mixteca)
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Abronia (Abronia graminea)
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Adder (Vipera berus)
The adder (Vipera berus) is an extremely widespread reptile, and is the UK’s only venomous snake. As…
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Adelaide pygmy bluetongue skink (Tiliqua adelaidensis)
The Adelaide pygmy bluetongue skink is one of the rarest of Australia’s reptiles . It has a large…
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Aeolian wall lizard (Podarcis raffonei)
A Critically Endangered reptile with a highly restricted range, the Aeolian wall lizard (Podarcis…
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Afghan tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii)
The Afghan tortoise (Testudo horsfieldii) has a rounded upper shell, known as the carapace, which is…
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African burrowing python (Calabaria reinhardtii)
This unusual and secretive snake closely resembles the sand boas (subfamily Erycinae), leading to…
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African rock python (Python sebae)
Africa’s largest snake , the African rock python (Python sebae) has a long, stout body, patterned…
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African slender-snouted crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus)
The African slender-snouted crocodile is among the least known of the world’s crocodilians . Its…
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African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata)
The African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata) is the largest tortoise of the African mainland…
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Agamidae lizard (Phrynocephalus horvathi)
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Ajarian lizard (Darevskia mixta)
Information on Ajarian lizard (Darevskia mixta) is currently being researched and written and will…
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Alabama red-bellied turtle (Pseudemys alabamensis)
Information on the Alabama red-bellied turtle is currently being resarched and written and will…
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Albany adder (Bitis albanica)
The Albany adder is a member of the viper family, a group of highly evolved, venomous snakes . Its…
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Alburzi viper (Vipera eriwanensis)
A small, little-known viper, the Alburzi viper (Vipera eriwanensis) was originally described from…
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Aldabra giant tortoise (Geochelone gigantea)
The Aldabra giant tortoise is indeed a giant, with individuals reaching over one metre in length…
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Alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii)
One of the largest freshwater turtles in the world, the alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys…
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Amami takachiho snake (Achalinus werneri)
The Amami takachiho snake is one of around 15 species belonging to the very poorly known colubrid…
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American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
The largest reptile in North America, the iconic American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is…
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American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus)
A fairly large crocodile species, the American crocodile has a stocky body with a long, powerful…
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Amethystine python (Morelia amethistina)
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Andaman lizard (Calotes andamanensis)
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Anegada ground iguana (Cyclura pinguis)
The Anegada ground iguana was once distributed over the entire Puerto Rico Bank but, as its common…
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Angulate tortoise (Chersina angulata)
A distinguishing feature of the angulate tortoise is its greatly enlarged ‘gular scute’, the…
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Annam leaf turtle (Mauremys annamensis)
Until recently, the Annam leaf turtle (Mauremys annamensis) had not been documented in the wild for…
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Annulated sea snake (Hydrophis cyanocinctus)
Sea snakes are amongst the most venomous of the world’s snakes, and are highly adapted to life at…
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Anolis (Anolis pogus)
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Anolis (Anolis cusuco)
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Anolis (Anolis amplisquamosus)
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Antigua ground lizard (Ameiva griswoldi)
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Antiguan racer (Alsophis antiguae)
Possibly the world's rarest snake, the Antiguan racer is small, non-venomous and good-natured…
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Antilles leaf-toed gecko (Hemidactylus palaichthus)
Information on the Antilles leaf-toed gecko is currently being researched and written and will…
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Antimena chameleon (Furcifer antimena)
Information on the Antimena chameleon (Furcifer antimena) is being researched and written and will…
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Antsingy leaf chameleon (Brookesia perarmata)
The Antsingy leaf chameleon is much smaller than most chameleons, but is the largest of the…
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Arabian Gulf sea snake (Hydrophis lapemoides)
The Arabian Gulf sea snake (Hydrophis lapemoides) can be identified by its striking patterning…
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Arabian cat snake (Telescopus dhara)
A highly distinctive species, the Arabian cat snake possesses a large head relative to its body…
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Arabian horned viper (Cerastes gasperettii)
The Arabian horned viper is one of three currently recognised species of horned viper, a group which…
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Arabian sand boa (Eryx jayakari)
One of the smallest boa species , the Arabian sand boa is the only boa found in south-east Arabia…
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Arabian sand gecko (Stenodactylus arabicus)
A small and attractively marked gecko, the Arabian sand gecko is unusual for its webbed feet, which…
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Arabian toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus arabicus)
The Arabian toad-headed agama (Phrynocephalus arabicus) is a member of the Agamidae family, also…
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Arakan forest turtle (Heosemys depressa)
The Arakan forest turtle was long thought to be extinct, having last been seen in 1908, until it was…
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Aran rock lizard (Iberolacerta aranica)
Described to science as recently as 1993 , the Aran rock lizard (Iberolacerta aranica) is known only…
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Arizona striped whiptail (Aspidoscelis arizonae)
Information on the Arizona striped whiptail (Aspidoscelis arizonae) is currently being researched…
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Armadillo girdled lizard (Cordylus cataphractus)
This heavily armoured reptile is named after the armadillo for its ability to roll itself into an…
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Aruba Island rattlesnake (Crotalus unicolor)
The Aruba Island rattlesnake is one of the rarest rattlesnakes in the world . Its short and stocky…
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Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys bibroni)
Softshells (Trionychidae) are unusual-looking, flattened turtles, with long, protruding snouts and a…
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Asian snake-eyed skink (Ablepharus pannonicus)
A small and rather secretive skink, the Asian snake-eyed skink has a slender, elongated body, a…
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Asian tortoise (Manouria emys)
This tortoise is the largest inhabiting Asia, and the fourth largest in the world . Two subspecies…
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Asian vine snake (Ahaetulla prasina)
Information on the Asian vine snake (Ahaetulla prasina) is currently being researched and written…
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Asian water monitor lizard (Varanus salvator)
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Asian yellow pond turtle (Mauremys mutica)
As its name suggests, the Asian yellow pond turtle (Mauremys mutica) can be distinguished by its…
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Asiatic rock python (Python molurus)
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Asiatic water snake (Sinonatrix aequifasciata)
Information on the Asiatic water snake (Sinonatrix aequifasciata) is currently being researched and…
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Assam roofed turtle (Pangshura sylhetensis)
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Atlas day gecko (Quedenfeldtia trachyblepharus)
The Atlas day gecko (Quedenfeldtia trachyblepharus) is a small, high altitude lizard endemic to…
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Atlas dwarf lizard (Atlantolacerta andreanskyi)
The Atlas dwarf lizard (Atlantolacerta andreanskyi) is a small, mountain-dwelling lizard which takes…
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Aurelio’s rock lizard (Iberolacerta aurelioi)
This small lizard, from the harsh, rocky environment of the Pyrenees, has grey-brown skin on its…
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Awl-headed snake (Lytorhynchus diadema)
A little-known, burrow-dwelling reptile, the most distinctive feature of the awl-headed snake is its…
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Bahamas rock iguana (Cyclura carinata)
Bahamas rock iguanas are part of a group of large, ‘dinosaur-like’ lizards known as the West Indian…
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Baja California legless lizard (Anniella geronimensis)
The Baja California legless lizard (Anniella geronimensis) is a secretive reptile that looks very…
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Baja California whiptail (Aspidoscelis labialis)
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Baluch ground gecko (Bunopus tuberculatus)
The Baluch ground gecko (Bunopus tuberculatus) is a small, ground-dwelling gecko with rather short…
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Banded day gecko (Phelsuma standingi)
The banded day gecko (Phelsuma standingi) is one of the largest day gecko species in Madagascar. The…
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Banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina)
The banded sea krait (Laticauda colubrina) is an amphibious species of snake that spends most of its…
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Bar-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis elegans)
Information on the bar-bellied sea snake (Hydrophis elegans) is being researched and written and…
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Bar-tailed semaphore gecko (Pristurus celerrimus)
A small gecko with a long, conspicuously banded tail, the bar-tailed semaphore gecko (Pristurus…
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Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri)
Information on Barbour's map turtle (Graptemys barbouri) is currently being researched and written…
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Bardick (Echiopsis curta)
The bardick (Echiopsis curta) is a heavy-bodied, venomous snake with a short tail and a broad head…
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Barnes's cat snake (Boiga barnesii)
Information on Barnes's cat snake (Boiga barnesii) is currently being researched and written and…
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Batagur (Batagur baska)
The batagur is one of Asia's largest freshwater turtles; individuals can reach up to 60 cm in length…
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Bavayia (Bavayia goroensis)
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Beaked sea snake (Enhydrina schistosa)
The beaked sea snake (Enhydrina schistosa) gains its common name from the distinctive downturned…
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Beal's eyed turtle (Sacalia bealei)
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Beddome's black earth snake (Melanophidium punctatum)
Information on Beddome's black earth snake is currently being researched and written and will appear…
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Beddome's cat snake (Boiga beddomei)
Information on Beddome's cat snake (Boiga beddomei) is currently being researched and written and…
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Bedriaga's skink (Chalcides bedriagai)
Information on the Bedriaga's skink (Chalcides bedriagai) is currently being researched and written…
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Bedriaga’s rock lizard (Archaeolacerta bedriagae)
Bedriaga’s rock lizard is a member of the Lacertidae family, a diverse group of reptiles that are…
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Belalanda chameleon (Furcifer belalandaensis)
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Belize crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii)
Like other crocodilians, the group of reptiles that inspire both fear and intrigue in people, the…
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Bell’s hinged tortoise (Kinixys belliana)
Bell’s hinged tortoise is a medium-sized tortoise whose common name derives from the unique…
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Berlandier’s tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri)
A North American species, Berlandier's tortoise has a somewhat oblong, rather flat-topped carapace…
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Bermuda skink (Plestiodon longirostris)
The Bermuda skink is a small robust lizard. The skin is shiny with conspicuous scales and adults are…
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Be’er Sheva fringe-fingered lizard (Acanthodactylus beershebensis)
Information on the Be’er Sheva fringe-fingered lizard is currently being researched and written and…
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Big bend slider (Trachemys gaigeae)
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Big-eyed mountain keelback (Pseudoxenodon macrops)
As its common name suggests, the big-eyed mountain keelback (Pseudoxenodon macrops) is known for its…
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Big-eyed ratsnake (Ptyas dhumnades)
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Big-headed Amazon river turtle (Peltocephalus dumerilianus)
The big-headed Amazon river turtle (Peltocephalus dumerilianus) has a grey-brown to black domed…
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Big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum)
The most distinctive feature of the aptly named big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum) is its…
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Big-nosed chameleon (Calumma nasutum)
One of the smallest of the arboreal chameleons , the big-nosed chameleon is named for the large…
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Black Sea viper (Vipera pontica)
The extremely rare Black Sea viper (Vipera pontica) is a striking snake with a dark brown and black…
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