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Threatened Reptiles

Species 1 - 17 of 17

Radiated tortoise (Geochelone radiata)
The radiated tortoise of Madagascar is one of the most attractive of all the tortoises. The high-domed, dark carapace is marked by... More	12 Images	4 Videos

Ranawana’s golden cat snake (Boiga ranawanei)
Ranawana’s golden cat snake is the sixth Boiga species to be discovered that is endemic to Sri Lanka. Members of this genus... More	2 Images	0 Videos

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

Reimann’s snake-necked turtle (Chelodina reimanni)
Information on Reimann’s snake-necked turtle is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Rennell Island sea krait (Laticauda crockeri)
The genus Laticauda (sea kraits) comprises seven species typically recognised by their strong colour banding and amphibious... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Reticulated python (Python reticulatus)
Information on the reticulated python is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	15 Images	0 Videos

Rhinoceros chameleon (Furcifer rhinoceratus)
The rhinoceros chameleon is aptly named after the prominent ‘horn’ which projects forwards from the top of the male’s nose. This... More	8 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

Roatan spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura oedirhina)
Information on the Roatan spiny-tailed iguana is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	3 Images	0 Videos

Robust skink (Oligosoma alani)
A relatively large New Zealand skink, the robust skink has, as its names suggests, a rather thickset body with a short, blunt head... More	4 Images	0 Videos

Rock semaphore gecko (Pristurus rupestris)
Information on the rock semaphore gecko is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	5 Images	0 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... 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 shortly... More	1 Image	0 Videos

Rough-tailed bowfoot gecko (Cyrtopodion scabrum)
Information on the rough-tailed bowfoot gecko is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More	4 Images	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

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