Species library

Red-lipped Snake

Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia

The Red-lipped Snake is Africa's most famous garden 'herald,' known for its striking colorful lips and its feisty, co...

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Red-necked Keelback

Rhabdophis subminiatus

A dazzling resident of Asian wetlands, the Red-necked Keelback is a rare biological marvel—both venomous and poisonou...

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Red Spitting Cobra

Naja pallida

A masterpiece of the African drylands, the Red Spitting Cobra is as beautiful as it is dangerous. With its striking s...

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Red-tailed Green Ratsnake

Gonyosoma oxycephalum

A masterpiece of tropical evolution, the Red-tailed Green Ratsnake is a vivid emerald climber that brings a flash of ...

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Reticulated Python

Malayopython reticulatus

The world's longest snake and a masterpiece of natural camouflage, the Reticulated Python is a silent giant of the So...

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Rhinoceros Viper

Bitis nasicornis

Adorned with a kaleidoscope of geometric patterns and distinctive nasal horns, the Rhinoceros Viper is arguably the m...

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Rhombic Cat-eyed Snake

Leptodeira rhombifera

With its striking diamond patterns and mesmerizing vertical pupils, the Rhombic Cat-eyed Snake is a master of the Cen...

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Rhombic Night Adder

Causus rhombeatus

A distinctive toad-hunting specialist recognizable by the bold 'V' on its head, the Rhombic Night Adder is a common b...

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Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Small, secretive, and strikingly beautiful, the Ring-necked Snake is the hidden gem of North American backyards. Look...

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River Cooter

Pseudemys concinna

The River Cooter is the sun-worshipper of the American waterways, easily recognized by its 'pinstriped' suit and a pe...

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Rock Monitor

Varanus albigularis

Africa's largest lizard is a master of the savanna, combining prehistoric power with surprising intelligence and a ca...

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Rough Earthsnake

Virginia striatula

The Rough Earthsnake is a tiny, unassuming neighbor that lives right beneath your feet. Perfectly harmless and an exc...

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Rough Greensnake

Opheodrys aestivus

Often mistaken for a living vine, the Rough Greensnake is a gentle, emerald-colored climber that brings a touch of th...

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Rough-scaled Sand Boa

Eryx conicus

The Rough-scaled Sand Boa is a subterranean specialist known for its unique armor-like scales and remarkable mimicry....

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Russell's Viper

Daboia russelii

South Asia's most famous ambush predator, the Russell's Viper, is easily recognized by its beautiful chain-link patte...

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Savannah Monitor

Varanus exanthematicus

The Savannah Monitor is a stocky, powerful lizard that embodies the spirit of the African plains. With its blunt snou...

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Saw-scaled Viper

Echis carinatus

The Saw-scaled Viper may be small, but it is one of the world's most formidable predators. Known for its 'sandpaper' ...

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Schneider's Dwarf Caiman

Paleosuchus trigonatus

The 'smooth-fronted' ghost of the Amazon, Schneider's Dwarf Caiman is a rugged, heavily armored reptile that is as mu...

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Serrated Hinged Terrapin

Pelusios sinuatus

The Serrated Hinged Terrapin is Africa’s largest hinged turtle, known for its jagged shell and remarkable ability to ...

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Smooth Earthsnake

Virginia valeriae

The Smooth Earthsnake is a shy, subterranean specialist that acts as a silent helper in many American gardens. Small ...

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Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Often called the 'grass snake,' this gentle, emerald-colored reptile is a master of disguise. Perfectly harmless and ...

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Snouted Cobra

Naja annulifera

A powerful icon of the African savanna, the Snouted Cobra is a master of adaptation, famous for its bold bands and st...

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Snouted Night Adder

Causus defilippii

The Snouted Night Adder is a small, charismatic viper recognized by its 'turned-up' nose and bold chevron markings. F...

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Sonoran Coralsnake

Micruroides euryxanthus

A shy jewel of the desert, the Sonoran Coralsnake is famous for its vibrant rings and secretive lifestyle. Though ven...

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South American Bushmaster

Lachesis muta

The South American Bushmaster is the undisputed king of the rainforest floor. As the largest pit viper in the world, ...

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South American Hognose Snake

Xenodon dorbignyi

A master of theatrical defense and a specialist of the sandy pampas, the South American Hognose Snake uses its unique...

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Southeastern Crowned Snake

Tantilla coronata

The Southeastern Crowned Snake is a hidden gem of the Southern backyard, featuring a striking black 'crown' and a gen...

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Southern African Python

Python natalensis

Meet Africa's largest snake, the Southern African Python, a master of camouflage and a powerful guardian of the savan...

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Southern Green Parrot Snake

Leptophis marginatus

A masterpiece of arboreal evolution, the Southern Green Parrot Snake is a vibrant, emerald-hued hunter that glides th...

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Southern Green Python

Morelia viridis

An emerald icon of the tropical canopy, the Southern Green Python is famous for its striking color and unique coiled ...

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Southern Hognose Snake

Heterodon simus

Meet the 'zombie' of the sandhills—the Southern Hognose Snake is a master of disguise and a champion of dramatic defe...

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Speckled Racer

Drymobius margaritiferus

With a shimmering 'pearl' on every scale and lightning-fast reflexes, the Speckled Racer is a master of the tropical ...

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Speckled Rock Skink

Trachylepis punctatissima

A master of the sun-drenched rock, the Speckled Rock Skink is a vibrant, speckled gem of the Southern African landsca...

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Speckled Tortoise

Chersobius signatus

Meet the world's smallest tortoise, a tiny treasure of the South African desert that fits in the palm of your hand. E...

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Spectacled Caiman

Caiman crocodilus

The Spectacled Caiman is a master of the water's edge, easily recognized by the bony ridge between its eyes that give...

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Speke's Hinge-back Tortoise

Kinixys spekii

The Speke's Hinge-back Tortoise is a remarkable survivor of the African bushveld, featuring a unique 'armored door' o...

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