Species library

African Rock Python

Python sebae

The African Rock Python is Africa's largest snake, a powerful constrictor that rules the water's edge and the savanna...

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African Striped Skink

Trachylepis striata

The African Striped Skink is a glistening, sun-loving neighbor frequently found patrolling garden walls and rocky out...

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Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys temminckii

The Alligator Snapping Turtle is North America's largest freshwater turtle, a prehistoric giant that uses a built-in ...

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Amazon Basin Emerald Tree Boa

Corallus batesii

Draped like living jewelry across the mossy branches of the Amazon, this boa is a master of the canopy. With its stri...

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American Alligator

Alligator mississippiensis

The undisputed king of the American wetlands, the American Alligator is a living fossil that has patrolled the swamps...

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American Crocodile

Crocodylus acutus

The American Crocodile is a prehistoric icon of the Neotropics, a master of both salt and fresh water that rules the ...

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Amethyst Python

Simalia amethistina

The Amethyst Python is a shimmering giant of the tropical canopy, famous for the brilliant purple iridescence that da...

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Anchieta's Dwarf Python

Python anchietae

A rare and stunning inhabitant of the African escarpment, the Anchieta’s Dwarf Python is a master of rocky camouflage...

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Angulate Tortoise

Chersina angulata

The Angulate Tortoise is the quintessential backyard reptile of the South African coast, famous for its 'bowsprit' sh...

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Asian House Gecko

Hemidactylus frenatus

The Asian House Gecko is the ultimate backyard acrobat, famous for its 'chuck-chuck' call and its ability to sprint a...

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Aurora House Snake

Lamprophis aurora

With its stunning olive-green scales and a brilliant yellow 'racing stripe' down its back, the Aurora house snake is ...

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Australian Scrub Python

Simalia kinghorni

As Australia's longest snake, the Australian Scrub Python is a spectacular giant of the tropical north, known for its...

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Ball Python

Python regius

The Ball Python is a master of disguise and the most iconic small python of the African savanna. Known for its gentle...

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Banded Krait

Bungarus fasciatus

Decked in unmistakable bands of gold and charcoal, the Banded Krait is a shy nocturnal giant of the Asian tropics. Th...

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Banded kukri snake

Oligodon arnensis

A master of the garden undergrowth, the Banded Kukri Snake is a beautiful, non-venomous reptile known for its strikin...

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Banded Watersnake

Nerodia fasciata

A master of the Southern wetlands, the Banded Watersnake is a bold, nonvenomous hunter often seen basking near the wa...

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Banded Wolf Snake

Lycodon fasciatus

A striking nocturnal hunter of the Asian highlands, the Banded Wolf Snake is a master of mimicry and an expert climbe...

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Barred Wolf Snake

Lycodon striatus

A secretive nocturnal hunter, the Barred Wolf Snake is a master of the night. With its striking white bands and gloss...

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Beauty Ratsnake

Elaphe taeniura

A masterpiece of evolution, the Beauty Ratsnake combines striking 'beauty' markings with unparalleled climbing agilit...

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Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise

Kinixys belliana

Meet Africa’s 'transformer' tortoise, a resilient survivor known for its unique hinged shell and love for the rainy s...

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Bengal Monitor

Varanus bengalensis

The Bengal monitor is the undisputed king of the backyard reptilian world. This intelligent, powerful predator is as ...

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Berg Adder

Bitis atropos

The Berg Adder is the rugged mountaineer of the snake world, perfectly adapted to the thin air and rocky crags of Sou...

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Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko

Chondrodactylus bibronii

The heavyweight champion of southern African geckos, Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of camouflage and vertical...

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Black Caiman

Melanosuchus niger

The black caiman is the undisputed king of the Amazonian waters, a prehistoric giant that can grow up to 20 feet long...

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Black Copper Rat Snake

Coelognathus flavolineatus

A striking and beneficial garden visitor, the Black Copper Rat Snake is Southeast Asia's master of rodent control, ea...

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Black-necked Spitting Cobra

Naja nigricollis

A master of defense with the ability to spray venom with pinpoint accuracy, the Black-necked Spitting Cobra is a fasc...

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Black Spiny-tailed Iguana

Ctenosaura similis

Meet the world's fastest lizard, an armored speedster that thrives in the heat. With its prehistoric spines and light...

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Boa Constrictor

Boa constrictor

The Boa Constrictor is one of the most iconic and recognizable snakes on Earth, famous for its intricate 'saddle' pat...

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Boomslang

Dispholidus typus

A master of camouflage and the undisputed king of the canopy, the Boomslang is Africa’s most fascinating arboreal sna...

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Boulenger's Cape tortoise

Chersobius boulengeri

A pint-sized survivor of the South African desert, the Karoo padloper is a master of hiding in plain sight among the ...

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Broad-snouted Caiman

Caiman latirostris

The Broad-snouted Caiman is the 'bulldog' of South American wetlands, easily recognized by its uniquely wide jaw and ...

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Brown Anole

Anolis sagrei

The Brown Anole is the charismatic acrobat of the suburban garden, known for its bold displays and lightning-fast ref...

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Brown Basilisk

Basiliscus vittatus

Known as the 'Jesus Christ Lizard' for its ability to run on water, the Brown Basilisk is a prehistoric-looking marve...

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Brown House Snake

Boaedon fuliginosus

The Brown House Snake is Africa's gentle night-watchman, a harmless constrictor that provides invaluable pest control...

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Brown Rainbow Boa

Epicrates maurus

The Brown Rainbow Boa is a master of subtle beauty, combining a chocolatey camouflage with a stunning prismatic shimm...

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Brown-speckled Whipsnake

Ahaetulla pulverulenta

A master of disguise endemic to Sri Lanka, the Brown-speckled Whipsnake blends seamlessly into the brush. With its un...

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