Category: Reptilia


Haldea striatula

Posted by:admin Posted On:16 Jan 2026

Rough Earth Snake (taxidermy) Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: SquamataFamily: ColubridaeGenus: HaldeaSpecies: Haldea striatula (Linnaeus, 1766) Common Names by Region General: Rough Earth SnakeUnited States: Rough Earthsnake, Striated Earth SnakeHerpetology / Field Guides: Haldea striatula Description The Rough Earth Snake


Trachemys scripta elegans

Posted by:admin Posted On:4 Jan 2026

Red-eared Slider Taxonomy Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylum: ChordataClass: ReptiliaOrder: TestudinesFamily: EmydidaeGenus: TrachemysSpecies: Trachemys scripta elegans (Wied-Neuwied, 1839) Common Names by Region Global: Red-eared sliderUnited States: Red-eared slider, Red-eared terrapinEurope & Asia (introduced): Red-eared sliderPet Trade: Slider turtle Description Size: Adults typically measure


DeKay’s Brown Snake

Posted by:admin Posted On:18 Dec 2025

Storeria dekayi Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description DeKay’s Brown Snake is a small, non-venomous colubrid characterized by its subtle coloration and secretive behavior. Adults typically range from 9–13 inches in length, with slender bodies well suited to navigating leaf

Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle

Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle

Posted by:admin Posted On:26 Mar 2025

Graptemys ouachitensis Ouachita map turtle Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Known Range Care Requirements (for captive or educational settings) Additional Notes

Cyclura lewisi Grand Cayman ground iguana

Cyclura lewisi

Posted by:admin Posted On:27 Jan 2025

Grand Cayman ground iguana Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Habitat and Range Diet Reproduction and Life Cycle Conservation Status Additional Notes

Aspidoscelis tigris western whiptail

Aspidoscelis tigris

Posted by:admin Posted On:31 Jul 2024

Western Whiptail Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Size: Typically 6 to 12 inches in length, including the tail. Body: Slender and elongated with smooth scales. Coloration: Varies; generally, a mix of green, brown, and tan with dark spots or

Sceloporus undulatus Eastern fence lizard

Sceloporus undulatus

Posted by:admin Posted On:3 Jul 2024

Eastern fence lizard Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description The Eastern Fence Lizard is a medium-sized lizard with a rough, spiny appearance. It typically measures 4.0 to 7.5 inches (10 to 19 cm) in length. The lizard exhibits a range


Plestiodon laticeps

Posted by:admin Posted On:7 Jun 2024

Broadhead Skink Taxonomy: Common Names: Physical Description: Known Range: Habitat: Prefers forested areas with plenty of leaf litter and fallen logs. Also found in urban areas, gardens, and near swamps and rivers. Diet: Breeding: Lifecycle: Conservation Status:


Diadophis punctatus

Posted by:admin Posted On:23 May 2024

Ring-Necked Snake Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Ring-Necked Snakes are small, slender reptiles typically measuring 10-15 inches in length, though some individuals may reach up to 18 inches. They are easily identifiable by their distinctive coloration: a dark, often

Pantherophis spiloides Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Posted by:admin Posted On:11 Apr 2024

Gray Ratsnake Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding and Lifecycle: