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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
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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
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Grand Cayman ground iguana Taxonomy Common Names by Region Description Habitat and Range Diet Reproduction and Life Cycle Conservation Status Additional Notes
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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
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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
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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:
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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
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Gray Ratsnake Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Known Range: Diet: Breeding and Lifecycle:
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Timber Rattlesnake Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: Crotalus horridus, commonly known as the Timber Rattlesnake, is a venomous pit viper species native to North America. It is characterized by its stout body, triangular head, and distinctive rattle at the
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Granite Spiny Lizard Taxonomy: Common Names by Region: Description: The Granite Spiny Lizard, scientifically known as Sceloporus orcutti, is a reptile characterized by its spiny appearance and granite-colored scales. Here are its key features: Known Range: Diet: Breeding and Lifecycle: