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Sheltopusik
Pseudopus apodus
Often mistaken for a snake, the sheltopusik is actually a large, legless lizard.
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Green and Black Poison Dart Frog
Dendrobatus auratus
The green and black dart frog is one of more than 100 species of poison dart frogs.
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Gila Monster
Heloderma suspectrum
One of only a few venomous lizards in the world, the Gila monster uses its venom more as a defense than for subduing the small prey it eats.
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Florida Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus mugitus
The Florida pine snake is one of the largest eastern snakes in North America
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Emerald Tree Boa
Corallus caninus
At rest during the day, the emerald tree boa drapes in coils across a tree branch.
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Poison Dart Frog
Dendrobates tinctorius
Scientists are studying the frog’s toxins in search of potential medical uses.
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Pascagoula Map Turtle
Graptemys gibbonsi
Map turtles are named for the detailed map-like designs on their shells.
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Pancake Tortoise
Malacochersus tornieri
At the sign of danger, the pancake tortoise runs for shelter among the rocks rather than withdrawing into its shell like other tortoises.
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Northern Spider Tortoise
Pyxis arachnoides brygooi
The future of this tiny tortoise is jeopardized by habitat destruction and overcollection for the pet trade.
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Northern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contorix mokeson
A ground-dwelling snake, it is difficult to spot amongst a blanket of fallen leaves so step carefully!
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Matamata
Chelus fimbriatus
Once a fish is within reach, the turtle thrusts its head forward, opens its mouth as wide as possible and sucks in the fish like a vacuum.
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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
Crotalus adamanteus
The largest rattlesnake in the world and largest venomous snake in North America, the eastern diamondback rattlesnake seeks shelter in mammal and gopher tortoise burrows and uprooted trees.
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Dyeing poison dart frog
Dendrobatus tinctorius
An unwary snake or other predator that tries to eat a poison dart frog will become very sick, paralyzed or even die from the ingestion of an alkaloid-based poison secreted through the frog’s skin.
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Dumeril’s Ground Boa
Acrantopis dumerili
The Dumeril’s boa’s black and brown coloring enables it to hide among the leaf litter on the forest floor.
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Corn Snake
Pantherophis guttatus
Although the corn snake is primarily terrestrial, it can climb trees, rocks, and even buildings, with ease.
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chinese alligator
Alligator sinensis
A full-grown Chinese alligator is only about half as big as its cousin, the American alligator.
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Western Gaboon Viper
Bitis rhinoceros
Camouflaged, the Gaboon viper buries itself among the leaves on the forest floor and waits for prey to come close before striking.
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Black Rat Snake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
The black rat snake is the largest snake in Ohio, reaching lengths up to eight feet.
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Titicaca Water Frog
Telmatobius culeus
Rather than breathing air like humans do, the Titicaca water frog absorbs oxygen from the water through its baggy skin.
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Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Like all rattlesnakes, the timber rattlesnake kills its prey by striking and injecting it with venom through a pair of fangs.
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