Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Elegant, powerful, and remarkably bold, the California King Snake is the 'royalty' of western reptiles. Famous for it...
Cape Cobra
Naja nivea
The Cape Cobra is southern Africa's most striking serpent, known for its brilliant golden hues and a neurotoxic punch...
Cape House Snake
Boaedon capensis
The ultimate backyard ally, the Cape House Snake is a non-venomous rodent hunter that thrives in the shadows of South...
Cape Skink
Trachylepis capensis
The Cape Skink is the quintessential backyard lizard of southern Africa. With its glossy striped back and surprisingl...
Cape Terrapin
Pelomedusa galeata
Southern Africa’s 'helmeted' pond dweller, the Cape Terrapin is a master of survival, known for its side-folding neck...
Carpet Python
Morelia spilota
The Carpet Python is nature’s master of camouflage, a stunningly patterned constrictor that thrives from wild rainfor...
Carp's Barking Gecko
Ptenopus carpi
The vocal heartbeat of the Namib Desert, Carp's Barking Gecko is a tiny architect of the gravel plains known for its ...
Central African slender-snouted crocodile
Mecistops leptorhynchus
A master of the Congo's hidden waterways, the Central African slender-snouted crocodile is a prehistoric relic with a...
Central American Boa
Boa imperator
A master of camouflage and a gentle giant of the tropics, the Central American Boa is a fascinating constrictor commo...
Central Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
The Central Ratsnake is the king of the backyard climbers, a glossy black acrobat that keeps rodent populations in ch...
Checkered Garter Snake
Thamnophis marcianus
A master of desert survival with a striking geometric pattern, the Checkered Garter Snake is one of the most adaptabl...
Chequered Keelback
Fowlea piscator
A striking, semiaquatic hunter, the Chequered Keelback is the king of the rice paddies and garden ponds across Asia. ...
Chinese Green Snake
Ptyas major
Meet the vibrant, gentle emerald of the Asian garden. The Chinese Green Snake is a harmless, day-active beauty that s...
Clouded Monitor
Varanus nebulosus
The Clouded Monitor is the arboreal acrobat of the lizard world, blending perfectly into the dappled light of Southea...
Common Bamboo Viper
Craspedocephalus gramineus
The Common Bamboo Viper is a master of disguise, blending seamlessly into the emerald leaves of the Indian forest. Th...
Common Barking Gecko
Ptenopus garrulus
Known as the chorus of the Kalahari, the Common Barking Gecko is more often heard than seen. These pint-sized reptile...
Common Basilisk
Basiliscus basiliscus
Meet the 'Jesus Lizard,' a prehistoric-looking marvel capable of walking on water. With its magnificent sail-like cre...
Common Blunt-headed Tree Snake
Imantodes cenchoa
Meet the ultimate acrobat of the night. With its oversized eyes and incredibly slender 'fiddle-string' body, the Comm...
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Meet the speed demon of the American brush. Slender, lightning-fast, and possessing a gaze as keen as a hawk's, the C...
Common Four-clawed Gecko
Gehyra mutilata
Often called the 'Sugar Gecko' for its pale, sweet appearance, this delicate climber is a master of the night. Watch ...
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
The Common Garter Snake is North America's most familiar backyard reptile, recognizable by its racing stripes and gen...
Common Krait
Bungarus caeruleus
The Common Krait is a master of the midnight shadows, a glossy black predator known for its stealth and potent venom....
common rinkhals
Hemachatus haemachatus
Not a 'true' cobra but every bit as dramatic, the Rinkhals is famous for its striking white throat bands and its abil...
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Meet the prehistoric survivor of North America's waterways. With its rugged shell and powerful jaws, the Common Snapp...
Common Water Monitor
Varanus salvator
The Common Water Monitor is the world's second-largest lizard and a master of the Asian wetlands. Intelligent, adapta...
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
The Common Watersnake is North America's most frequent aquatic visitor, often seen sunning itself on riverbanks or gl...
Common Wolf Snake
Lycodon capucinus
A slender, nocturnal climber often found in garden walls and rafters, the Common Wolf Snake is a non-venomous gecko s...
Congo Dwarf Crocodile
Osteolaemus osborni
Meet the world's smallest crocodile, a shy 'living fossil' that prowls the flooded forests of the Congo Basin by night.
Copperhead Rat Snake
Coelognathus radiatus
Meet Asia's most dramatic nonvenomous serpent, a master of mimicry with a signature copper crown. Famous for its thea...
Crested Anole
Anolis cristatellus
Meet the bold, crown-tailed gymnast of the Caribbean. The Crested Anole is a charismatic lizard that brings tropical ...
Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman
Paleosuchus palpebrosus
Meet the world's smallest crocodilian, a heavily armored master of the Amazonian undergrowth. Known for its smooth fo...
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