Species library

Common Wolf Snake

Lycodon capucinus

A slender, nocturnal climber often found in garden walls and rafters, the Common Wolf Snake is a non-venomous gecko s...

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Congo Dwarf Crocodile

Osteolaemus osborni

Meet the world's smallest crocodile, a shy 'living fossil' that prowls the flooded forests of the Congo Basin by night.

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Copperhead Rat Snake

Coelognathus radiatus

Meet Asia's most dramatic nonvenomous serpent, a master of mimicry with a signature copper crown. Famous for its thea...

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Crested Anole

Anolis cristatellus

Meet the bold, crown-tailed gymnast of the Caribbean. The Crested Anole is a charismatic lizard that brings tropical ...

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Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman

Paleosuchus palpebrosus

Meet the world's smallest crocodilian, a heavily armored master of the Amazonian undergrowth. Known for its smooth fo...

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DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Often mistaken for a baby snake, the DeKay's Brownsnake is a full-grown garden guardian that specializes in eating sl...

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Dumeril's Monitor

Varanus dumerilii

The Dumeril's Monitor is the 'ghost of the mangroves,' a master of camouflage with a specialized taste for crabs and ...

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Dwarf Crocodile

Osteolaemus tetraspis

The Dwarf Crocodile is the world's smallest living crocodilian, a heavily armored 'living fossil' that prowls the dar...

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East African Black Mud Turtle

Pelusios subniger

A resilient wanderer of the African wetlands, the East African Black Mud Turtle is a master of survival. With its sec...

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Eastern Copperhead

Agkistrodon contortrix

A master of disguise with a stunning hourglass pattern, the Eastern Copperhead is the most common pit viper found in ...

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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

Meet the heavyweight of the Southeastern wilderness. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is an iconic master of camou...

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Eastern Foxsnake

Pantherophis vulpinus

A harmless and handsome helper in the garden, the Eastern Foxsnake is the Great Lakes' premier rodent hunter, easily ...

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Eastern Green Mamba

Dendroaspis angusticeps

The emerald ghost of the African coast, the Eastern Green Mamba is a masterpiece of arboreal evolution. Virtually inv...

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Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Meet the 'Drama Queen' of the reptile world. Famous for playing dead and flattening its neck like a cobra, the Easter...

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Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

The legendary 'King' of the backyard, this glossy black constrictor is a gardener's best friend. Famous for its chain...

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Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana

Ctenosaura acanthura

With its armored tail and prehistoric silhouette, the Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana is a charismatic relic of t...

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Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

A master of disguise and a friend to gardeners, the Eastern Milksnake is a stunning, non-venomous constrictor often f...

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Eastern Ratsnake

Pantherophis quadrivittatus

The Eastern Ratsnake is a striking, golden-hued climber native to the American Southeast. Known for its incredible ab...

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Egg-eating Snake

Dasypeltis scabra

A toothless wonder of the reptile world, the Egg-eating Snake is a master of mimicry that lives on a diet of liquid g...

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Egyptian Cobra

Naja haje

The Egyptian Cobra is a legendary predator of the African landscape, celebrated for its iconic hood and historical ti...

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Emerald Tree Boa

Corallus caninus

With its brilliant green scales and iconic coiled pose, the Emerald Tree Boa is the crown jewel of the South American...

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Eroded Hingeback Tortoise

Kinixys erosa

Featuring a unique biological 'hinge' that lets it seal its shell shut, the Eroded Hingeback Tortoise is a master of ...

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False Map Turtle

Graptemys pseudogeographica

Master of the river sun-loungers, the False Map Turtle is a master of camouflage with a shell that looks like a hand-...

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False Tomodon Snake

Tachymenis trigonatus

An endemic treasure of Argentina, the False Tomodon Snake is a master of disguise in the arid scrublands. This rear-f...

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Flat-headed Snake

Tantilla gracilis

The Flat-headed Snake is a miniature marvel of the undergrowth, often mistaken for an earthworm at first glance. This...

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Florida Cottonmouth

Agkistrodon conanti

A powerful, heavy-bodied resident of the Southeast's wetlands, the Florida Cottonmouth is a master of the swamp. Reco...

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Forest Cobra

Naja melanoleuca

Meet Africa's largest cobra, a glossy-scaled giant that feels as at home in the treetops as it does in the water. Wit...

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Fronted Ground Snake

Lygophis flavifrenatus

An elegant, striped resident of South American wetlands, the Fronted Ground Snake is a harmless hunter known for its ...

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Gaboon Viper

Bitis gabonica

The Gaboon Viper is a master of disguise and the heavyweight champion of the viper world. Featuring nature's most per...

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Garden Tree Boa

Corallus hortulana

The Garden Tree Boa is nature's most colorful canopy dweller, exhibiting a range of vibrant hues from sunset orange t...

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Giant Parrot Snake

Leptophis ahaetulla

A vibrant emerald master of the treetops, the Giant Parrot Snake is a slender, lightning-fast hunter of the tropical ...

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Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Often mistaken for a rattlesnake due to its bold patterns and defensive hiss, the Gopher Snake is actually a harmless...

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Green Anaconda

Eunectes murinus

The Green Anaconda is the undisputed heavyweight of the reptile world, a massive aquatic constrictor that reigns over...

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Green Anole

Anolis carolinensis

Meet the 'American Chameleon,' a color-shifting gymnast that brings a touch of the prehistoric to your garden. Watch ...

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Green Basilisk

Basiliscus plumifrons

Meet the 'Jesus Christ lizard,' a brilliant emerald reptile famous for its gravity-defying ability to run across wate...

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Green Iguana

Iguana iguana

The Green Iguana is a prehistoric-looking giant that has mastered the art of living in both the wild jungle and the s...

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