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Global Reptiles

Species 151 - 191 of 191 [ previous ]

Red adder (Bitis rubida)
First described in 1997, this small adder is characterised by orange-brown colouration that strongly camouflages it against the... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Rhinoceros iguana (Cyclura cornuta)
The common name of this massive, heavily built iguana is inspired by the several enlarged, horn-like scales on its snout... More	16 Images	2 Videos

Rosy boa (Lichanura trivirgata)
Species information is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	13 Images	0 Videos

Roti Island snake-necked turtle (Chelodina mccordi)
Information on the Roti Island snake-necked turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Round Island day gecko (Phelsuma guentheri)
Stocky in shape, the Round Island day gecko is one of the largest day geckoes of this genus. The colouration is a dull... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Round Island keel-scaled boa (Casarea dussumieri)
The Round Island keel-scaled boa is one of the world's rarest snakes. This slender snake may reach up to 1.5 metres in length, the... More	10 Images	0 Videos

Round Island skink (Leiolopisma telfairii)
There are around 1,400 skink species occupying almost all types of habitats worldwide. They are divided into 3 distinct... More	9 Images	0 Videos

Sahel chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus)
Information on the Sahel chameleon is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	7 Images	0 Videos

Sail-fin lizard (Hydrosaurus pustulatus)
The sail-fin lizard is notable not only for its impressive size of up to a metre in length, but also for its rather spectacular... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Saint Croix ground lizard (Ameiva polops)
The Saint Croix ground lizard is a small lizard characterised by a distinctive pattern of longitudinal stripes down its back and... More	8 Images	0 Videos

San Esteban Island chuckwalla (Sauromalus varius)
This plump lizard can grow up to 60 cm, making it by far the largest of the chuckwallas (Sauromalus), and similar in size to its... More	9 Images	0 Videos

San Salvador iguana (Cyclura rileyi)
The San Salvador iguana is a strikingly handsome lizard, exhibiting an impressive crest of spiny scales down its back and... More	7 Images	0 Videos

Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake (Crotalus catalinensis)
Information on the Santa Catalina Island rattlesnake is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	4 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... More	14 Images	0 Videos

Serrated hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys erosa)
Hinge-backed tortoises (species belonging to the genus Kinixys) have the remarkable ability to shut themselves entirely within... More	7 Images	0 Videos

Seychelles wolf snake (Lycognathophis seychellensis)
Information on the Seychelles wolf snake is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Siamese crocodile (Crocodylus siamensis)
The Siamese crocodile is a small, freshwater crocodilian (a group that also includes alligators, caimans and the gharial), with... More	9 Images	1 Video

South American yellow-footed tortoise (Geochelone denticulata)
Information on the South American yellow-footed tortoise is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	8 Images	0 Videos

South Asian box turtle (Cuora amboinensis)
The South Asian box turtle gets its name from the ability to box itself up completely within its shell. This is due to the hinged... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Southeast Asian soft terrapin (Amyda cartilaginea)
The Southeast Asian soft terrapin is a somewhat unusual turtle, with a long, tubular snout, paddle-like limbs, and a shell covered... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Southern adder (Bitis armata)
This small viper has distinctively raised, protruding scales above each eye and a broad, triangular head, typical of viperids. The... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Speckled cape tortoise (Homopus signatus)
Information on the speckled cape tortoise is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Spider tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides)
Information on the spider tortoise is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More	5 Images	0 Videos

Spineless forest lizard (Calotes liocephalus)
The spineless forest lizard is one of four Calotes species endemic to Sri Lanka, which all share a common set of characteristics.... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Spiny turtle (Heosemys spinosa)
The origin of its common and specific name is immediately apparent from the sharp, pointed, spiky-edged carapace, and spiny keel... More	6 Images	1 Video

Spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata)
As its common name implies, this small turtle is easily recognised by the distinctive yellow to orange spotting on its smooth... More	11 Images	0 Videos

Striped narrow-headed softshell turtle (Chitra chitra)
This magnificent turtle is one of the largest of all freshwater turtles, with a carapace reaching impressive lengths... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Striped skink (Oligosoma striatum)
This little-known striped skink is one of the most rarely seen lizards in New Zealand, and fewer than 120 have ever been found.... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Tennent's leaf-nosed lizard (Ceratophora tennentii)
Tennent's leaf-nosed lizard is one of five Ceratophora species endemic to Sri Lanka, commonly known as ‘horn-nosed... More	6 Images	0 Videos

Tiger chameleon (Calumma tigris)
With a length of just 16 cm, this enchanting species is relatively small for a chameleon. Body colour varies from inconspicuous... More	17 Images	1 Video

Utila spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura bakeri)
Once considered one of the rarest iguanas in existence, the Utila spiny-tailed iguana is named after the single island it inhabits... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Vesey-Fitzgerald's burrowing skink (Janetaescincus veseyfitzgeraldi)
Skinks (Scincidae) are typically small lizards with smooth, shiny scales and elongate, cylindrical bodies, not usually exceeding... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Wattle-necked softshell turtle (Palea steindachneri)
This small, peculiar-looking turtle belongs to the family Trionychidae, the softshell turtles; a group characterised by their... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata)
The Latin name ‘marmorata' refers to the marbled pattern of both the soft parts and carapace of many western pond turtles. The low... More	21 Images	1 Video

Western swamp turtle (Pseudemydura umbrina)
This small freshwater turtle is the most endangered Australian reptile. The flattened carapace appears square from above and varies... More	4 Images	0 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... More	3 Images	3 Videos

Wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)
The wood turtle probably derives both its Latin and common names from the deep concentric growth rings and grooves known... More	25 Images	0 Videos

Wright's skink (Trachylepis wrightii)
Skinks (Scincidae) are typically small lizards with smooth, shiny scales and elongate, cylindrical bodies, not usually exceeding... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Yellow-headed sideneck turtle (Podocnemis unifilis)
The yellow-headed sideneck turtle gets its name from yellow spots on the olive green to brown head, which are most obvious in young... More	8 Images	0 Videos

Yellow-headed temple turtle (Hieremys annandalii)
This large, aquatic turtle is named after the distinct yellow bands that decorate its head, and the custom of placing these turtles... More	2 Images	0 Videos

Yellowbelly mud turtle (Pelusios castanoides)
This medium-sized turtle has a long, elongated upper shell (carapace), which is yellowish, olive or black in East African and... More	1 Image	0 Videos

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