Everything Herpetology

Boiga irregularis

Common Names: Brown tree snake, Brown cat snake, Braune Nachtbaumnatter

Typically found in lowland woods & coastal forests. Native to Australia (New South Wales, North Territory, Queensland, West Australia), Indonesia, New Guinea, & the Solomon Islands. Has been recently introduced into Guam & the Caroline Islands.

Venom Characteristics

Arboreal Alligator Lizard (Abronia graminea), endangered lizard from Veracruz and Puebla, Mexico.

Natural History and pictures of reptiles and amphibians

designed according to the latest systems and with consideration for the instruction of youth 

by HR Schinz; according to the nature and drawn and lithographed by KJ Brodtmann.

Publication info Schaffhausen: From Brodt man’s lithographic Art Institute, 1833.

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Central American Amevia (Amevia festiva)

Also known as the Central American Whiptail or Tiger Amevia, the Central American amevia is a species of whiptail lizard (Teiidae) which is known to occur throughout Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico as far south as Colombia. Central American amevia are known to inhabit a pretty wide range of habitats but are generally encountered in open areas. As adults Central American amevia are known to possess dark brown “zig-zag” patterns running down their backs, juveniles have metallic-blue tails.

Classification

Animalia-Chordata-Reptilia-Squamata-Scincomorpha-Teiidae-Amevia-A. festiva