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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Madagascar ground boa (Acrantophis madagascariensis)
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Dumeril’s boa (Acrantophis dumerili)
Dumeril’s boa (Acrantophis dumerili) is a relatively large, heavy-bodied, ground-dwelling snake. It is intricately patterned in brown, tan... More 12 Images 3 Videos -
Woma python (Aspidites ramsayi)
The woma python is distinguished from other Australian pythons by its narrow head which is barely distinct from the neck. It has small eyes... More 9 Images 2 Videos -
African burrowing python (Calabaria reinhardtii)
This unusual and secretive snake closely resembles the sand boas (subfamily Erycinae), leading to controversy over whether it is in fact a... More 8 Images 0 videos -
Jamaican boa (Epicrates subflavus)
As its common name suggests, this distinctive species is found only on Jamaica, and is the island’s largest, native, terrestrial predator... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Asiatic rock python (Python molurus)
Information on the Asiatic rock python is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 28 Images 6 Videos -
Green anaconda (Eunectes murinus)
While the anaconda may not hold the title of the worlds’ longest snake—coming second to the reticulated python—its huge girth means that it... More 37 Images 7 Videos -
Madagascar tree boa (Sanzinia madagascariensis)
This medium-sized constrictor occurs in two colour variations. Prevalent mainly in the eastern half of the range is the green to... More 23 Images 3 Videos -
Rosy boa (Charina trivirgata)
The rosy boa is an attractive snake, usually noted for its pattern of three wide, black, brown, reddish-brown or orange stripes that run... More 14 Images 1 Video -
Yellow anaconda (Eunectes notaeus)
Information on the yellow anaconda is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 15 Images 0 videos -
Arabian sand boa (Eryx jayakari)
One of the smallest boa species, the Arabian sand boa is the only boa found in south-east Arabia, and one of the most common snakes in the... More 8 Images 2 Videos -
Cuban boa (Epicrates angulifer)
The Cuban boa (Epicrates angulifer) is the largest species in its genus, and the largest snake in the West Indies (excluding Trinidad). An... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Palau bevelnosed boa (Candoia superciliosa)
The Palau bevelnosed boa is a slender snake, with a long prehensile tail and a broad, flat snout. Individuals vary greatly in colour, from... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Turks Islands boa (Epicrates chrysogaster)
Information on the Turks Islands boa is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Eryx (Eryx jaculus)
Information on Eryx jaculus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Puerto Rican boa (Epicrates inornatus)
Information on Puerto Rican boa (Epicrates inornatus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 1 Video -
Gongylophis (Gongylophis colubrinus)
Information on Gongylophis colubrinus is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Mount Cooper striped lerista (Lerista vittata)
Information on the Mount Cooper striped lerista is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Chinese crocodile lizard (Shinisaurus crocodilurus)
The Chinese crocodile lizard is so named for the appearance of its tail, which has an enlarged pair of scales running in two sharply... More 9 Images 1 Video -
Sand goanna (Varanus gouldii)
Information on the sand goanna is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 23 Images 4 Videos -
Ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Named for the numerous black and white eyespots, or ‘ocelli’, on its back, the ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a typical skink in... More 6 Images 1 Video -
Lined day gecko (Phelsuma lineata)
The lined day gecko is one of just three species of Phelsuma, the day geckos, all of which occur on the island of Madagascar. It has soft... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Big-nosed chameleon (Calumma nasutum)
One of the smallest of the arboreal chameleons, the big-nosed chameleon is named for the large, paddle-like appendage which projects from... More 9 Images 5 Videos -
Saint Lucia tree lizard (Anolis luciae)
Information on the Saint Lucia tree lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Common sandfish (Scincus scincus)
Among the world’s most accomplished burrowers are a genus of desert-dwelling skinks (Scincus sp.) commonly known as the sandfish. As the... More 5 Images 1 Video -
Brygoo’s chameleon (Brookesia brygooi)
The tiny Brygoo’s chameleon (Brookesia brygooi) belongs to a group of chameleons endemic to Madagascar, the leaf chameleons, or Brookesia... More 1 Image 0 videos -
Antigua ground lizard (Ameiva griswoldi)
Information on the Antigua ground lizard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Baluch ground gecko (Bunopus tuberculatus)
The Baluch ground gecko (Bunopus tuberculatus) is a small, ground-dwelling gecko with rather short, straight toes, a long tail, and... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Perinet chameleon (Calumma gastrotaenia)
Perinet chameleons are small and graceful reptiles, with smooth, vivid green skin, which can make them almost invisible in their lush, green... More 9 Images 0 videos -
Satanic leaf-tailed gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus)
The incredible satanic leaf-tailed gecko is a master of disguise, with a body that superbly mimics a dead leaf. Its twisted body, veined... More 17 Images 0 videos -
Panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)
Exhibiting some of the most spectacular colour variations of all chameleons, the large-bodied panther chameleon (Furcifer pardalis) is... More 31 Images 8 Videos
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