It is an American Alligator, a native apex predator found only in aquatic environments, normally distributed in slow-flowing rivers, swamps, and marshes of southeastern America. Its core range distribution covers everything from the Carolinas down to Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Such large reptiles reach 13 feet in length and weigh up to 1,000…
It obtains an impressive body size and is one of the most representative long-lived reptiles. Because of this, it is irreplaceable in its habitat. Native to Aldabra Atoll in Seychelles, the Aldabra giant tortoise occurs on: a living testimony of the evolutionary history of giant tortoises and considered as one of the key stone species…
The garter snake is one of the most common and widely distributed snakes in North America. Generally small to medium in size, these snakes have gained much interest among herpetologists and snake fanciers because of their adaptability, tame nature, and aesthetic appearance. Nevertheless, despite all the gentleness, garter snakes play an important role in their…
Mexican Beaded Lizard The helodermatidae is a very small family of lizard species that possess venomous attributes spread across many parts of the world. It is found in arid and semi-arid areas of Mexico partially extending to the Guatemalan border. This naturally visional lizard captures one’s vision with its strange outlook huge bite, and its…
The green iguana is indeed one of the most gigantic and famous species of lizards in the world, for its enormous size, striking coloration in green, and features. Native to tropical rainforests from Central and South America, this species has mustered a great deal of interest among reptile fanciers, scientists, and conservators alike. The following…
The Armadillo Lizard is small, measuring from 12 to 20 centimeters in length, but striking. The most distinctive feature of the Armadillo Lizard is its armor-like skin. Unlike most lizards, its body is covered with robust, bony plates that give this animal a distinctly armored appearance. These plates are oriented in such a way that…
Boa constrictors are probably among the most famous snakes in the world: large, powerful, and with that uncanny instinct for killing. From ancient mythology to modern media, the snake has fascinated the human psyche across ages. However, notwithstanding all this fearful potential, the possibility clearly exists that boa constrictors may just turn out to be…
Crocodilia is an order of reptiles that refers to the oldest and most powerful ever to have walked upon the Earth. These large reptiles have been walking for over 200 million years and are well known due to their large size, superb strength, and successful predation. Moreover, the distribution of crocodiles in tropical zones of…
The Panther Chameleon is one of the striking species of chameleons native to Madagascar. A master of color change, this chameleon can achieve intricate patterns which attract both the researcher and the observer alike since all its specially fitted adaptations and behaviors seem so interesting. Physical Characteristics The general coloration is probably the most distinctive…
The Python, commonly known as the Royal Python, is arguably the best-known python and among the most popular pet snakes to have come from the African continent. Inhabiting the forests and grasslands of West and Central Africa, this non-venomous snake has become so popular mainly due to its striking looks and interesting behaviors. Physical Characteristics…
