Species library

Spotted Bush Snake

Philothamnus semivariegatus

A slender, emerald-green acrobat of the garden, the Spotted Bush Snake is a harmless hunter that moves with lightning...

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Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper

Craspedocephalus trigonocephalus

An emerald jewel of the island, the Sri Lankan Green Pit Viper is a master of camouflage found nowhere else on Earth....

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Striped Racer

Masticophis lateralis

A master of speed and agility, the Striped Racer is a sleek, striped hunter that brings a touch of wild California to...

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Suwannee Alligator Snapping Turtle

Macrochelys suwanniensis

A prehistoric relic of the Deep South, the Suwannee alligator snapping turtle is a massive, ridge-shelled predator fo...

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Terciopelo

Bothrops asper

The Terciopelo is the ultimate pit viper of the Americas, known for its incredible camouflage and vital role in tropi...

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Texas Coralsnake

Micrurus tener

The Texas Coralsnake is a vibrant, reclusive jewel of the southern landscape. Recognizable by its iconic red, yellow,...

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Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

A master of camouflage and a symbol of the American wilderness, the Timber Rattlesnake is a patient forest guardian. ...

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Travancore Wolf Snake

Lycodon travancoricus

A sleek, nocturnal hunter endemic to the hills of South India, the Travancore Wolf Snake is a master of the night. Of...

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Trinket Snake

Coelognathus helena

An elegant and energetic resident of South Asian gardens, the Trinket Snake is a master of mimicry and a tireless hun...

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Tropical House Gecko

Hemidactylus mabouia

The ultimate 'wall-walker' of the night, the Tropical House Gecko is a tiny, vocal predator that has turned our subur...

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Turner's Thick-toed Gecko

Chondrodactylus turneri

A robust and charismatic resident of southern African gardens, Turner's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of the night. Wi...

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Variable Skink

Trachylepis varia

A shimmering, agile resident of African gardens, the Variable Skink is a master of the 'sun-and-scuttle' lifestyle. W...

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Wagler's Snake

Xenodon merremii

Meet the ultimate actor of the reptile world. Wagler's Snake is a harmless South American native that survives by per...

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West African Mud Turtle

Pelusios castaneus

A master of the African marshes, the West African Mud Turtle is famous for its unique side-folding neck and its abili...

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West African slender-snouted crocodile

Mecistops cataphractus

The West African slender-snouted crocodile is a master of camouflage and a symbol of the pristine rainforest waterway...

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Western Foxsnake

Pantherophis ramspotti

A harmless, hard-working rodent hunter of the American Midwest, the Western Foxsnake is easily recognized by its vibr...

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Western Gaboon Viper

Bitis rhinoceros

The Western Gaboon Viper is a masterpiece of natural engineering, boasting the longest fangs and the most sophisticat...

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Western Ground Snake

Atractus occidentalis

A secretive inhabitant of the Ecuadorian forest floor, the Western Ground Snake is a master of the subterranean world...

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Western Natal Green Snake

Philothamnus occidentalis

A vibrant, emerald-green jewel of the garden, the Western Natal Green Snake is a harmless arboreal hunter that thrive...

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Western Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora hexalepis

Meet the desert’s most specialized excavator. The Western Patch-nosed Snake is a sleek, striped speedster known for t...

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Western Rainbow Boa

Epicrates cenchria

Witness the living jewel of the Amazon, a serpent world-renowned for its shimmering, holographic scales and gentle na...

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Western Ratsnake

Pantherophis obsoletus

The Western Ratsnake is North America's master climber, a powerful and harmless constrictor that serves as an essenti...

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Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

A master of the high-desert and coastal scrub, the Western Rattlesnake is a fascinating pit viper known for its iconi...

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Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

The Western Ribbon Snake is a sleek, sun-loving resident of the water's edge, easily recognized by its vibrant stripe...

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Western Rock Skink

Trachylepis sulcata

A sleek master of the African stone, the Western Rock Skink is a stripey, sun-loving reptile that brings life to rock...

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Western Spiny-tailed Iguana

Ctenosaura pectinata

A prehistoric master of the Mexican coast, the Western Spiny-tailed Iguana is a sun-loving sprinter with armor-like s...

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Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

A master of adaptation, the Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is a common and fascinating visitor to Western backyards...

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Western three-striped skink

Trachylepis occidentalis

A striking, fast-moving gem of the African arid-lands, the Western three-striped skink is a master of the 'sun-and-ru...

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Yacare Caiman

Caiman yacare

Often called the 'Piranha Caiman,' this resilient reptile is the undisputed star of South American wetlands. With its...

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Yellow Anaconda

Eunectes notaeus

The Yellow Anaconda is a stunning, golden titan of the South American wetlands. While smaller than its green cousin, ...

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Yellow Monitor

Varanus flavescens

Glowing with a distinctive golden hue, the Yellow Monitor is a master of the South Asian wetlands. This endangered li...

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Yellow-spotted Keelback

Fowlea flavipunctata

The Yellow-spotted Keelback is a vibrant, semi-aquatic resident of Asian wetlands and garden ponds. Known for its sig...

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