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North American Hognose Snake (Heterodon spp.) is a non-medically significant venomous genus of fossorial colubrid snakes native to southern Canada, northern Mexico, and most of the United States. There are actually 3 recognized genera of “hognose” snakes: Heterodon (North America), Lystrophis (South America), and Leioheterodon (Madagascar). Although unrelated, these snakes look like cousins due to […]

Jackson’s Chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii ssp.) is a diurnal arboreal lizard native to Kenya and Tanzania. There is also an invasive population on the Hawaiian islands. They prefer cool, humid mountain slopes with plenty of rain and vegetation and have been observed to thrive alongside humans in hedges, small trees, gardens, and plantations. They are a

Leaf-Tailed Gecko Care Guide: An Intermediate to Hard Challenge Leaf-tailed geckos (Uroplatus spp.) are native to Madagascar and are renowned for their exceptional camouflage abilities. This guide provides essential care information for these fascinating reptiles. **Introduction to Leaf-Tailed Geckos** Leaf-tailed geckos are crepuscular arboreal geckos, native to Madagascar, known for their remarkable camouflage that allows

Leopard Gecko (Eublepharis macularius) has a difficulty level of low. It was published on June 26, 2017 and last updated on January 15, 2024. Leopard geckos are crepuscular, ground-dwelling lizards native to semi-desert and arid grassland areas of Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Nepal. As of 2019, they have also been found in dry, forested areas

Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris), also known as smooth-scaled geckos, are among the most widely distributed reptiles in the world. They can be found in the South Pacific islands, Central and South America, and Hawaii. These geckos are tiny, measuring just 3.5” to 4” (8.5-10 cm) long, with half of that length being a relatively thick

The ocellated skink (Chalcides ocellatus) is a diurnal, semi-fossorial lizard native to the Mediterranean coast. Known for its adaptability and widespread habitat, it can be found around the Mediterranean Sea, western Africa, and the Arabian peninsula. It has also established itself as an invasive species in France and the United States (Florida, Arizona). Preferring arid