Species library

Green Keelback

Rhabdophis plumbicolor

Meet the 'Toad-Eater' of the garden—a gentle, grass-green snake known for its docile nature and unique ridged scales....

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Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Meet the ocean's most famous gardener. The Green Sea Turtle is a majestic marine wanderer whose diet of seagrass keep...

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Green Vine Snake

Oxybelis fulgidus

A masterpiece of evolution, the Green Vine Snake is a slender, emerald-hued ghost of the canopy. Watching one navigat...

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Green Water Snake

Philothamnus hoplogaster

A harmless, emerald-hued beauty of the African wetlands, the Green Water Snake is a welcome visitor to any garden pon...

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Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

The Ground Snake is the 'living kaleidoscope' of the desert floor, appearing in an incredible array of colors and pat...

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Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

With its stunning 'tortoiseshell' pattern and a beak like a bird of prey, the Hawksbill is the most beautiful—and mos...

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Helmeted Turtle

Pelomedusa subrufa

The African Helmeted Turtle is a prehistoric-looking survivor capable of outlasting the harshest droughts. With its u...

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Home's Hingeback Tortoise

Kinixys homeana

Meet the forest's armored ghost, a unique tortoise with a literal 'hinge' on its back for ultimate protection. This c...

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Horned Adder

Bitis caudalis

Meet the master of African desert camouflage. The Horned Adder is a small, sidewinding viper famous for the singular ...

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Hump-nosed Viper

Hypnale hypnale

A master of disguise within the leaf litter, the Hump-nosed Viper is one of South Asia's most intriguing small predat...

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Indian Cobra

Naja naja

The Indian Cobra is a symbol of power and grace, recognized globally for its magnificent hood and vital role in South...

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Indian Python

Python molurus

A master of camouflage and a silent guardian of the forest, the Indian Python is one of the world's most impressive n...

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Indian Vine Snake

Ahaetulla oxyrhynca

A master of disguise and a marvel of evolution, the Indian Vine Snake is one of the most graceful predators in the ba...

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Indian Wolf Snake

Lycodon aulicus

A sleek, nocturnal hunter and master climber, the Indian Wolf Snake is a frequent but often unseen guest in South Asi...

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Indo-Pacific House Gecko

Hemidactylus garnotii

Meet the Indo-Pacific House Gecko, the 'fox-faced' hunter of the night. This remarkable all-female species has travel...

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Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko

Hemiphyllodactylus typus

A pint-sized pioneer of the reptile world, the Indo-Pacific Slender Gecko is a master of camouflage and a silent guar...

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Indochinese Spitting Cobra

Naja siamensis

A master of chemical defense, the Indochinese Spitting Cobra is a striking and highly adaptable resident of Southeast...

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Iridescent Ground Snake

Atractus iridescens

Hidden beneath the leaf litter of the Chocó rainforest lies a shimmering treasure. The Iridescent Ground Snake is a m...

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Karoo Tortoise

Homopus femoralis

Meet the rugged mountaineer of the tortoise world. The Karoo Tortoise is a high-altitude specialist, easily identifie...

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Keeled Rat Snake

Ptyas carinata

The Keeled Rat Snake is a true titan of the colubrid family, reaching lengths that challenge some pythons. This agile...

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Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

Lepidochelys kempii

Meet the rarest and most endangered sea turtle on the planet. Small in size but massive in spirit, the Kemp's ridley ...

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King Ratsnake

Elaphe carinata

A powerful and prominent hunter of the East Asian wilds, the King Ratsnake is famous for its impressive size, its 'ki...

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Koch's Chirping Gecko

Ptenopus kochi

The vocal 'voice of the Namib,' Koch's Chirping Gecko is a desert-dwelling marvel that announces its presence with a ...

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Leopard Tortoise

Stigmochelys pardalis

Adorned with a striking 'leopard' pattern of gold and black, this African giant is one of the most beautiful tortoise...

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Lichtenstein's Green Racer

Philodryas olfersii

The Lichtenstein's Green Racer is a vibrant, emerald-hued marvel of the South American landscape. Known for its light...

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta caretta

Ancient mariners of the deep, Loggerhead Sea Turtles are famous for their massive heads and thousand-mile migrations....

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Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Meet the desert’s most colorful nocturnal specialist. With its distinctive pointed snout and striking tricolor bands,...

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Long-nosed Whipsnake

Ahaetulla nasuta

A master of arboreal disguise, the Long-nosed Whipsnake is a vibrant green marvel native only to Sri Lanka. With its ...

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Malabarian Pit Viper

Craspedocephalus malabaricus

The Malabar Pit Viper is the 'chameleon' of the Western Ghats, sporting a breathtaking array of colors from lime gree...

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Malayan Banded Wolf Snake

Lycodon subcinctus

A master of disguise and a champion lizard-hunter, the Malayan Banded Wolf Snake is a harmless backyard resident ofte...

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Malayan Krait

Bungarus candidus

A striking master of the night, the Malayan Krait is one of Southeast Asia's most enigmatic and venomous residents. W...

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Many-banded Krait

Bungarus multicinctus

A striking monochrome predator of the night, the many-banded krait is one of Asia's most venomous yet elusive serpent...

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Many-horned Adder

Bitis cornuta

A master of desert deception, the Many-horned Adder is a small but formidable viper adorned with unique scale tufts. ...

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Mediterranean House Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

A nocturnal acrobat that turns suburban walls into hunting grounds. Meet the Mediterranean House Gecko, the vocal 'Mo...

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Mexican Parrot Snake

Leptophis mexicanus

A master of arboreal camouflage, the Mexican Parrot Snake is a vibrant, slender hunter that brings a touch of tropica...

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Mole Kingsnake

Lampropeltis rhombomaculata

A hidden gem of the Southeast, the Mole Kingsnake is a glossy, subterranean hunter that keeps local rodent population...

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