Amongst all interesting and feared animals, anacondas are one of those, gaining wide recognition for their huge size, muscular strength, and special niche in the ecosystems of South America. They find homes mainly in thick, moist areas of the Amazonian Rainforest. Anacondas also rank among the largest snakes in the world. This article discusses life,…
The genus Laticauda includes the Sea Kraits, which are amongst the most fascinating reptiles of the sea. Exceptional morphology, being amphibious, possessing powerful venom makes the Sea Kraits amongst the top subjects of interest in marine fauna. This paper examines morphology, habitat, behavior, and an ecological niche created by the Sea Kraits in the marine…
Some of the most interesting and diverse reptiles belong to the genus Varanus, better known as monitor lizards, which are found in Africa, Asia, and Oceania. Large, intelligent, and adaptive, monitor lizards have always been one of the interesting animals among herpetologists and lovers of nature. The paper will closely examine the physical traits, behavior,…
The Bothriechis schlegelii, or more commonly known as the Eyelash Viper, surely can be included in the rank of the most interesting and handsome reptiles worldwide. Due to its outstanding appearance alone, this snake already is an attraction for all herpetologists and other nature lovers, with those well-known “eyelash” scales above the eyes. Its beauty…
By now, the bearded dragon is probably the most popular pet among reptiles. Actually, that is the result of a number of facts: this species is usually rather harmless, and its striking look and moderate, easy conditions of care won the hearts of a great number of herp enthusiasts all over the world. The paper…
The Eastern Box Turtle probably is one of the most recognizable turtles native to North America, part of the family Emydidae. Native to the eastern United States, it occurs within a wide variety of habitats that range from deciduous forests and grasslands to wetlands and suburban gardens. Physical Characteristics The Eastern Box Turtle has an…
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…
The Terrapin is an interesting group of reptiles in the family Emydidae, a family which also includes several freshwater turtles. The word “terrapin” primarily refers to several small to medium-sized species of turtle that are brackish water-inhabiting-a mixture of fresh and saltwater-common in estuaries, tidal rivers, and coastal marshes. However, there are a couple of…
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 skinks are one of the most disparate assemblages in the family Scincidae, numbering about 1,500 species. These animals are represented in all continents, except Antarctica, in a wide range of environmental conditions, from deserts and forests to grasslands and tropical rainforests. The most striking features about the skinks are the smooth, shining scales that…
