Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
Ball Python
Python regius
The Ball Python is a master of disguise and the most iconic small python of the African savanna. Known for its gentle...
Banded Krait
Bungarus fasciatus
Decked in unmistakable bands of gold and charcoal, the Banded Krait is a shy nocturnal giant of the Asian tropics. Th...
Banded kukri snake
Oligodon arnensis
A master of the garden undergrowth, the Banded Kukri Snake is a beautiful, non-venomous reptile known for its strikin...
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
A master of the Southern wetlands, the Banded Watersnake is a bold, nonvenomous hunter often seen basking near the wa...
Banded Wolf Snake
Lycodon fasciatus
A striking nocturnal hunter of the Asian highlands, the Banded Wolf Snake is a master of mimicry and an expert climbe...
Barred Wolf Snake
Lycodon striatus
A secretive nocturnal hunter, the Barred Wolf Snake is a master of the night. With its striking white bands and gloss...
Beauty Ratsnake
Elaphe taeniura
A masterpiece of evolution, the Beauty Ratsnake combines striking 'beauty' markings with unparalleled climbing agilit...
Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise
Kinixys belliana
Meet Africa’s 'transformer' tortoise, a resilient survivor known for its unique hinged shell and love for the rainy s...
Bengal Monitor
Varanus bengalensis
The Bengal monitor is the undisputed king of the backyard reptilian world. This intelligent, powerful predator is as ...
Berg Adder
Bitis atropos
The Berg Adder is the rugged mountaineer of the snake world, perfectly adapted to the thin air and rocky crags of Sou...
Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko
Chondrodactylus bibronii
The heavyweight champion of southern African geckos, Bibron's Thick-toed Gecko is a master of camouflage and vertical...
Black Caiman
Melanosuchus niger
The black caiman is the undisputed king of the Amazonian waters, a prehistoric giant that can grow up to 20 feet long...
Black Copper Rat Snake
Coelognathus flavolineatus
A striking and beneficial garden visitor, the Black Copper Rat Snake is Southeast Asia's master of rodent control, ea...
Black-necked Spitting Cobra
Naja nigricollis
A master of defense with the ability to spray venom with pinpoint accuracy, the Black-necked Spitting Cobra is a fasc...
Black Spiny-tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura similis
Meet the world's fastest lizard, an armored speedster that thrives in the heat. With its prehistoric spines and light...
Boomslang
Dispholidus typus
A master of camouflage and the undisputed king of the canopy, the Boomslang is Africa’s most fascinating arboreal sna...
Boulenger's Cape tortoise
Chersobius boulengeri
A pint-sized survivor of the South African desert, the Karoo padloper is a master of hiding in plain sight among the ...
Broad-snouted Caiman
Caiman latirostris
The Broad-snouted Caiman is the 'bulldog' of South American wetlands, easily recognized by its uniquely wide jaw and ...
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
The Brown Anole is the charismatic acrobat of the suburban garden, known for its bold displays and lightning-fast ref...
Brown Basilisk
Basiliscus vittatus
Known as the 'Jesus Christ Lizard' for its ability to run on water, the Brown Basilisk is a prehistoric-looking marve...
Brown House Snake
Boaedon fuliginosus
The Brown House Snake is Africa's gentle night-watchman, a harmless constrictor that provides invaluable pest control...
Brown Rainbow Boa
Epicrates maurus
The Brown Rainbow Boa is a master of subtle beauty, combining a chocolatey camouflage with a stunning prismatic shimm...
Brown-speckled Whipsnake
Ahaetulla pulverulenta
A master of disguise endemic to Sri Lanka, the Brown-speckled Whipsnake blends seamlessly into the brush. With its un...
brown vine snake
Oxybelis aeneus
Meet the master of disguise. The brown vine snake is a slender, arboreal marvel that turns the act of 'hiding in plai...
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
A heavy-bodied master of the southern waterways, the Brown Watersnake is most at home sunning on a cypress knee or pa...
Buff Striped Keelback
Amphiesma stolatum
A gentle gardener's companion, the Buff Striped Keelback is a master of disguise with its striking yellow racing stri...
Burmese Python
Python bivittatus
One of the largest snakes on the planet, the Burmese Python is a master of camouflage and a powerful ambush predator....
Burmese Vine Snake
Ahaetulla fronticincta
A master of camouflage and aquatic precision, the Burmese Vine Snake is a rare specialist that stalks fish from the t...
Butler's Garter Snake
Thamnophis butleri
A shy, slender specialist of the Great Lakes meadows, Butler's garter snake is a master of the tall grass. Known for ...
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