Leaf tailed geckos are a group of geckos in the genus “Uroplatus“. There are many different species of leaf tailed geckos, all of which can only be found in Madagascar. We have added 21 of the currently confirmed Uroplatus geckos. However, scientists are always learning about new species and new things about species we already know about, so we will try to come back every now and again to update the list if there are changes. The generic name, Uroplatus, is a Latinization of two Greek words: “ourá”, which means “tail” and “platys” which means “flat”. This re ..read more

The Cuvier’s dwarf caiman is a fascinating crocodilian that can be found in South America. While these caimans may be small, that doesn’t make them any less interesting, or cool looking! If you want to learn more about these little guys (well, little for a crocodilian anyways), then keep reading to learn some fun facts! Banner Photo: Source Quick Facts Scientific Name: Paleosuchus palpebrosus Common Names: Cuvier’s Dwarf Caiman, Dwarf Caiman, Cuvier’s Smooth-Fronted Caiman Geographic Range: South America Life Span: 20 – 60 Years Conservation Status: Least Concern Top 10 Li ..read more

Costa Rica is a beautiful country filled with diverse and fascinating wildlife and plants. Today we’ll be focusing on Costa Rican reptiles specifically. From snakes to lizards to turtles, this beautiful country has a wide range of reptiles to pick from, so keep scrolling to see which ones made our list! Banner Photo: Source Top 10 List – Costa Rican Reptiles 1. Swift Anole Photo Source Scientific Name: Anolis tropidolepis Geographic Range: Costa Rica Conservation Status: Least Concern Swift anoles are endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica, which means that they aren’t found anywhere else in ..read more

First-time reptile keepers are often overwhelmed by the number of different pets available, especially if they forgo their local box stores and consider buying from breeders or online sources. Many keepers want to start with a species that they fell in love with at a reptile zoo, aquarium, or science museum. While these animals are wonderful to watch, some are harder to keep than others (and some can be hard to find) so new keepers should do a lot of research before settling on one. Keep reading to see what first-time reptiles we recommend. Top 10 List – First-Time Reptiles 1. Ball Python An ..read more

Arboreal alligator lizards are lizards that are from the genus Abronia. The genus Abronia is made up of approximately 28 different species, but today we’ll be focusing on just 10 of these fascinating lizards. Arboreal alligator lizards got their name because not only are they mainly arboreal, but also because their back and belly scales are reinforced by bone, just like they are in alligators. These little lizards are found throughout Northern Central America. It is thought that they are one of the most endangered groups of lizards in the world. This is due to many reasons that we’ll talk abo ..read more

The lace monitor is a stunning monitor lizard that can be found throughout Eastern Australia. These large reptiles are often found in forests, and despite their large size they are great climbers and can easily climb up large trees. If you want to learn more about these lacey lizards, keep reading! Banner Photo: Source Quick Facts Scientific Name: Varanus varius Common Names: Lace Monitor, Lace Goanna Geographic Range: Australia (Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales) Life Span: 10 – 15 Years (Wild) 40 Years (Captivity) Conservation Status: Least Concern T ..read more

The lace monitor is a stunning monitor lizard that can be found throughout Eastern Australia. These large reptiles are often found in forests, and despite their large size they are great climbers and can easily climb up large trees. If you want to learn more about these lacey lizards, keep reading! Banner Photo: Source Quick Facts Scientific Name: Varanus varius Common Names: Lace Monitor, Lace Goanna Geographic Range: Australia (Victoria, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales) Life Span: 10 – 15 Years (Wild) 40 Years (Captivity) Conservation Status: Least Concern T ..read more

There are so many awesome West African reptiles out there, that it was hard for us to narrow down the list! West Africa is an area of Africa that is made up of the countries Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo. Keep reading to see which 12 reptiles we chose for the list, as well as learn a little bit about them. Also, if you want a part 2, or you think one of the reptiles on this list deserves its own article, comment down below to ..read more

The green sea turtle is a fascinating turtle that can be found throughout the world in various oceans. An ancient species, it is thought that they came to be 110 million years ago when the dinosaurs were still roaming the earth. If you want to learn more about these turtles, like why they are actually called green sea turtles, then keep reading! If you’re interested in learning what other sea turtles there are, check out our list of “The 7 Gorgeous Sea Turtles Of The World.“ Banner Photo: Source Quick Facts Scientific Name: Chelonia mydas Common Names: Green Sea Turtle, Green Turtle ..read more

The blue-tongue skink (Tiliqua scincoides) is a species full of personality and fairly easy to care for once you have their home set up for them. They are a great skink for both people new to the hobby and experienced reptile keepers. Not to mention they have a beautiful bright blue tongue and an adorable sausage-shaped body with stubby little legs. If properly cared for your pet skink will provide you with many years of entertainment and happiness. Keep reading to learn how to properly care for your future skink friend! A quick note that any amazon products we link to and recommend use ..read more