Reptiles

Reptiles • October 26, 2020

Mugger Crocodile: Profile and Information

The mugger crocodile (Crocodylus palustris) is also known as broad-snouted, marsh crocodile, and mugger. It is a crocodilian endemic to freshwater habitats from the Indian subcontinent to southern Iran. It is extinct in Myanmar and Bhutan and has been listed on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable since 1982. It is a medium-sized crocodile that […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 21, 2024

Reptiles • September 8, 2020

Saltwater Crocodile: Profile and Information

The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is a reptile native to brackish wetlands and saltwater habitats from Southeast Asia across India’s east coast, Micronesia, and northern Australia to the Sundaic region. The species has been listed among the IUCN Red List as Least Concern since 1996. It is a dangerous animal, so people are advised not to share the same environment with them. The largest living crocodilian and […]

Adenaya Damilola • June 20, 2024

Reptiles • August 27, 2020

Chrysopelea Paradisi: Profile and Information

The chrysopelea paradisi, also known as the paradise tree or paradise flying snake, is a rare species. They are, however, seen in Singapore and can be found in various habitats including parks, gardens, mangroves, and secondary forests. They are commonly known for their ability to fly or glide. The chrysopelea paradisi is a genus that […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 19, 2024

Reptiles • May 6, 2020

Roma Earless Dragon: Profile and Information

Roma earless dragon (Tympanocryptis wilsoni) is a small to medium-sized species of Tympanocryptis that has a well-developed ventral and lateral body patterning and is made up of numerous brown-black speckling. The ventral patterning on the body of this reptile is concentrated on its head, throat, and chest then extends posteriorly toward the lateral portions of […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 18, 2024

Reptiles • April 28, 2020

Common Krait: Profile and Information

The common krait, also called the Indian krait or the blue krait, is a unique species of venomous snake belonging to the genus Bungarus Ocala to the Indian subcontinent. This animal has a spot among the “big four” species of snakes, and it inflicts the most snakebites on people in India. Scientific Classification Description of […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 18, 2024

Reptiles • April 10, 2020

Gaboon Viper: Profile and Information

The Gaboon viper is one of the world’s most unique viper species found in the rainforests and savannas of sub-Saharan Africa. Like all other vipers, this is a venomous snake. It is the largest member of the viper in the genus Bitis and has the longest fangs, reaching up to 2 inches in length. It […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 18, 2024

Reptiles • March 29, 2020

Ball Pythons: Profile and Information

Ball pythons are great snakes for beginner snake owners. They can grow to a maximum size of 3 to 5 feet but aren’t as big as other pet constrictors. This makes the ball pythons easy to handle, which allows handlers to explore their docile nature easily. Profile Behavior and Temperament Ball pythons got their name […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 18, 2024

Reptiles • January 31, 2020

Mexican Beaded Lizard: Profile and Information

The Mexican beaded lizards are giant reptiles, one of only two venomous lizards in the world, the other being the Gila monster. Both female and male Mexican beaded lizards possess broadheads, with the males’ being broader. They have small, bead-like scales that don’t overlap. Most of the scales on their body are underlaid with bony […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024

Reptiles • January 31, 2020

Gila Monsters: Profile and Information

Gila monsters are the largest living lizards native to the United States of America. Their name originated from Arizona’s Gila River basin, where they were originally discovered. Pronounced HEE-LA, these lizards are also one of the only known venomous on earth. Classification Size and Description Gila monsters possess large and stout bodies and short, fat […]

Oluwafemi Michael • June 17, 2024

Reptiles • January 21, 2020

Black Mamba: Profile and Information

Famous as one of the deadliest snakes in the world, the Black Mamba is one of the four snake species in the Dendroaspis genus. The black mamba is well-known as one of the World’s most dangerous snake species. However, people usually vilify this nervous snake species. In most cases, the black mamba snake avoids confrontation […]

Emmanuella Oluwafemi • June 17, 2024