reptiles

The green vine snake (Ahaetulla nasuta) has venom-delivering fangs positioned toward the back of its upper jaw.

The common butterfly lizard lives in sandy areas of Southeast Asia, where it digs underground burrows for shelter.

More than 4,200 snake species are known worldwide, playing important roles in maintaining the balance of natural ecosystems.

The box turtle lives in the eastern United States, where it can be found in forests, meadows and moist habitats.

Boa constrictor imperator does not use venom, but catches prey with its teeth and subdues it with powerful muscles.

During courtship, the male panther chameleon uses brighter colors and head bobbing to attract the female’s attention.

The leopard gecko belongs to the eyelid geckos and can blink thanks to its movable eyelids.

This African reptile mainly lives in grassy woodland and open habitats, while young individuals may also climb branches and rocks.

The Aldabra giant tortoise is a massive land tortoise with a strong, domed shell that helps support its body.

Furcifer viridis lives in northwestern Madagascar and can be found in forests, shrublands and grassy habitats.