Reptiles

The Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is a terrestrial turtle native to eastern North America, known for its distinctive domed shell with a hinged plastron that allows it to close completely for protection.

The Common Boa Constrictor (Boa constrictor) is a large, non-venomous snake native to the Americas, known for its muscular build and distinctive saddle-shaped markings that aid in its powerful method of subduing prey through constriction.

The crested gecko (Correlophus ciliatus) is a medium-sized, arboreal lizard native to southern New Caledonia, easily recognized by the distinctive crests running from its eyes to the base of its tail.

The Russian Tortoise (Agrionemys horsfieldii) is a small, hardy terrestrial tortoise native to Central Asia, known for its adaptability and popularity as a pet.

The Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a distinctive terrestrial tortoise native to South Asia, celebrated for its striking star-patterned shell that provides natural camouflage in dry grasslands.

The Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is Africa's largest crocodilian and a powerful apex predator renowned for its size, strength, and adaptability across diverse aquatic habitats.

The Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) is a large, aggressive freshwater turtle native to North America, known for its powerful jaws and rugged, distinctive appearance.

The Green Tree Python (Morelia viridis) is a vibrant, arboreal snake known for its striking green coloration and prehensile tail, native to the rainforests of New Guinea, Indonesia, and northern Australia.

The alligator snapping turtle (Macrochelys temminckii) is North America's largest freshwater turtle, famed for its massive size, powerful jaws, and unique worm-like tongue used to lure prey.

The Common European Adder (Vipera berus) is a venomous snake native to much of Europe and parts of Asia, recognized for its distinctive zigzag dorsal pattern and status as the only venomous snake widespread across northern and central Europe.

The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) is a venomous pit viper native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, recognized for its distinctive diamond-shaped dorsal pattern and rattling tail.

The African Rock Python (Python sebae) is Africa's largest native snake and one of the world’s largest constrictors, known for its impressive size and striking patterned skin.

The reticulated python (Malayopython reticulatus) is the longest living snake species, celebrated for its striking geometric skin pattern and remarkable length, often exceeding 6 meters.

The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus adamanteus) is the largest venomous snake native to the southeastern United States, renowned for its distinctive diamond-shaped dorsal pattern and formidable size.

The Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is a large, herbivorous marine reptile known for its smooth, heart-shaped shell and vital role in maintaining healthy seagrass ecosystems across tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.

The Common Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getula) is a nonvenomous, adaptable snake native to North America, known for its striking banded pattern and immunity to the venom of other snakes.

The Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a large, highly venomous African snake renowned for its speed, potent neurotoxic venom, and distinctive black mouth interior.

The Gila Monster (Heloderma suspectum) is a stout-bodied, venomous lizard native to the arid deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, renowned as the only venomous lizard indigenous to the United States.

The Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea) is a massive, long-lived tortoise species native to the Aldabra Atoll, celebrated for its impressive size and vital role as a keystone herbivore in its island ecosystem.

The Chinese Water Dragon (Physignathus cocincinus) is a vibrant, semi-arboreal lizard native to Southeast Asia, known for its striking green coloration and affinity for aquatic environments.

The tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) is a distinctive reptile native to New Zealand, renowned as the sole surviving member of the ancient order Rhynchocephalia and often called a living fossil.

The Sulcata Tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata), also known as the African spurred tortoise, is the largest mainland tortoise species, renowned for its impressive size, sandy coloration, and distinctive spurs on its hind legs.

The Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) is a large, vibrant, arboreal lizard native to Central and South America, renowned for its striking coloration and adaptability.

The Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis) is a small, agile lizard native to much of Europe, known for its adaptability to urban and rocky environments and its distinctive variable coloration.

The Common Basilisk (Basiliscus basiliscus) is a distinctive Central and South American lizard famed for its remarkable ability to run across water surfaces, earning it the nickname "Jesus lizard."

The Spectacled Caiman (Caiman crocodilus) is a medium-sized crocodilian known for the distinctive bony ridge between its eyes that resembles spectacles, making it the most widespread and abundant caiman species across the Neotropics.

The painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) is a widespread North American freshwater turtle known for its smooth, dark shell accented with vivid red and yellow markings.

The Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) is a small, nocturnal lizard native to arid regions of South Asia, prized for its distinctive spotted pattern and gentle temperament.

The Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a freshwater turtle renowned for the distinctive red stripe behind each eye and its widespread presence as both a native and invasive species.

The Florida Softshell Turtle (Apalone ferox) is a large aquatic turtle native to the southeastern United States, recognized for its flexible, leathery shell and distinctive snorkel-like snout.

The Common European Grass Snake (Natrix natrix) is a widespread, non-venomous snake native to much of Europe and parts of western Asia, easily recognized by its olive-green coloration and distinctive yellow collar.

The Ball Python (Python regius) is a medium-sized, nonvenomous snake native to West and Central Africa, celebrated for its gentle nature and distinctive habit of curling into a tight ball when threatened.

The Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is a medium-sized, diurnal lizard native to central Australia, known for its distinctive expandable throat "beard" and friendly temperament, making it one of the most popular pet reptiles worldwide.

The corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) is a non-venomous, medium-sized snake native to the southeastern and central United States, celebrated for its striking coloration and gentle temperament.

The American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is a large, powerful crocodilian native to the wetlands of the southeastern United States, recognized for its broad snout, armored body, and vital role in its ecosystem.

The Common Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon) is a medium-sized, arboreal lizard famed for its remarkable ability to change skin color and its independently mobile turret-like eyes.

The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the world’s longest venomous snake, famed for its imposing hood and potent neurotoxic venom.

The garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a widespread, non-venomous snake native to North America, easily recognized by its slender body and distinctive longitudinal stripes.

The Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) is the largest living species of lizard, famed for its formidable size, venomous bite, and role as a dominant predator within its native Indonesian islands.

The Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis) is a small, arboreal lizard native to the southeastern United States, known for its vibrant green color and ability to shift to brown, making it a distinctive and adaptable reptile species.

The Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko) is a large, vividly colored gecko native to Asia, known for its striking blue-gray body adorned with bright orange or red spots and its loud, distinctive vocalizations.

The Burmese Python (Python bivittatus) is one of the largest snake species globally, known for its impressive size, muscular build, and distinctive patterned skin.

The Green Vine Snake (Ahaetulla nasuta) is a slender, arboreal reptile native to South and Southeast Asia, known for its vivid green coloration and elongated pointed snout that aids in camouflage among foliage.

The Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus) is a vibrant, arboreal lizard native to the Arabian Peninsula, celebrated for its distinctive helmet-like casque and remarkable ability to change color.