Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
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DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Often mistaken for a baby snake, the DeKay's Brownsnake is a full-grown garden guardian that specializes in eating sl...
Dumeril's Monitor
Varanus dumerilii
The Dumeril's Monitor is the 'ghost of the mangroves,' a master of camouflage with a specialized taste for crabs and ...
Dwarf Crocodile
Osteolaemus tetraspis
The Dwarf Crocodile is the world's smallest living crocodilian, a heavily armored 'living fossil' that prowls the dar...
East African Black Mud Turtle
Pelusios subniger
A resilient wanderer of the African wetlands, the East African Black Mud Turtle is a master of survival. With its sec...
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
A master of disguise with a stunning hourglass pattern, the Eastern Copperhead is the most common pit viper found in ...
Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
Meet the heavyweight of the Southeastern wilderness. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is an iconic master of camou...
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
A harmless and handsome helper in the garden, the Eastern Foxsnake is the Great Lakes' premier rodent hunter, easily ...
Eastern Green Mamba
Dendroaspis angusticeps
The emerald ghost of the African coast, the Eastern Green Mamba is a masterpiece of arboreal evolution. Virtually inv...
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
The legendary 'King' of the backyard, this glossy black constrictor is a gardener's best friend. Famous for its chain...
Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana
Ctenosaura acanthura
With its armored tail and prehistoric silhouette, the Eastern Mexican Spiny-Tailed Iguana is a charismatic relic of t...
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
A master of disguise and a friend to gardeners, the Eastern Milksnake is a stunning, non-venomous constrictor often f...
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis quadrivittatus
The Eastern Ratsnake is a striking, golden-hued climber native to the American Southeast. Known for its incredible ab...
Egg-eating Snake
Dasypeltis scabra
A toothless wonder of the reptile world, the Egg-eating Snake is a master of mimicry that lives on a diet of liquid g...
Egyptian Cobra
Naja haje
The Egyptian Cobra is a legendary predator of the African landscape, celebrated for its iconic hood and historical ti...
Emerald Tree Boa
Corallus caninus
With its brilliant green scales and iconic coiled pose, the Emerald Tree Boa is the crown jewel of the South American...
Eroded Hingeback Tortoise
Kinixys erosa
Featuring a unique biological 'hinge' that lets it seal its shell shut, the Eroded Hingeback Tortoise is a master of ...
False Map Turtle
Graptemys pseudogeographica
Master of the river sun-loungers, the False Map Turtle is a master of camouflage with a shell that looks like a hand-...
Florida Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon conanti
A powerful, heavy-bodied resident of the Southeast's wetlands, the Florida Cottonmouth is a master of the swamp. Reco...
Forest Cobra
Naja melanoleuca
Meet Africa's largest cobra, a glossy-scaled giant that feels as at home in the treetops as it does in the water. Wit...
Fronted Ground Snake
Lygophis flavifrenatus
An elegant, striped resident of South American wetlands, the Fronted Ground Snake is a harmless hunter known for its ...
Gaboon Viper
Bitis gabonica
The Gaboon Viper is a master of disguise and the heavyweight champion of the viper world. Featuring nature's most per...
Garden Tree Boa
Corallus hortulana
The Garden Tree Boa is nature's most colorful canopy dweller, exhibiting a range of vibrant hues from sunset orange t...
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Often mistaken for a rattlesnake due to its bold patterns and defensive hiss, the Gopher Snake is actually a harmless...
Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis
Meet the 'American Chameleon,' a color-shifting gymnast that brings a touch of the prehistoric to your garden. Watch ...
Green Basilisk
Basiliscus plumifrons
Meet the 'Jesus Christ lizard,' a brilliant emerald reptile famous for its gravity-defying ability to run across wate...
Green Iguana
Iguana iguana
The Green Iguana is a prehistoric-looking giant that has mastered the art of living in both the wild jungle and the s...
Green Keelback
Rhabdophis plumbicolor
Meet the 'Toad-Eater' of the garden—a gentle, grass-green snake known for its docile nature and unique ridged scales....
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Meet the ocean's most famous gardener. The Green Sea Turtle is a majestic marine wanderer whose diet of seagrass keep...
Green Vine Snake
Oxybelis fulgidus
A masterpiece of evolution, the Green Vine Snake is a slender, emerald-hued ghost of the canopy. Watching one navigat...
Green Water Snake
Philothamnus hoplogaster
A harmless, emerald-hued beauty of the African wetlands, the Green Water Snake is a welcome visitor to any garden pon...
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
With its stunning 'tortoiseshell' pattern and a beak like a bird of prey, the Hawksbill is the most beautiful—and mos...
Helmeted Turtle
Pelomedusa subrufa
The African Helmeted Turtle is a prehistoric-looking survivor capable of outlasting the harshest droughts. With its u...
Home's Hingeback Tortoise
Kinixys homeana
Meet the forest's armored ghost, a unique tortoise with a literal 'hinge' on its back for ultimate protection. This c...
Horned Adder
Bitis caudalis
Meet the master of African desert camouflage. The Horned Adder is a small, sidewinding viper famous for the singular ...
Hump-nosed Viper
Hypnale hypnale
A master of disguise within the leaf litter, the Hump-nosed Viper is one of South Asia's most intriguing small predat...
Indian Cobra
Naja naja
The Indian Cobra is a symbol of power and grace, recognized globally for its magnificent hood and vital role in South...
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