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Explore 277 Iconic Reptile Species of Africa

From the Nile crocodile to the leopard tortoise, chameleons, cobras, mambas and sea turtles — 277 verified species, curated by Tanzanian naturalists since 2019.

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Crocodiles, snakes and tortoises of Africa
Your Reptile Guide

Discover every iconic reptile of Africa

Africa hosts one of the richest reptile faunas on Earth — crocodiles on the great rivers, tortoises on the savanna, chameleons in the forests and some of the world's most infamous snakes. This guide profiles 277 of the most iconic species, curated by our naturalists since 2019.

Filter the categories below to explore each family — crocodiles, tortoises, chameleons, geckos, monitors, pythons, cobras, mambas, vipers and more. Every card opens a complete species profile with scientific name, family, habitat and where to see it.

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Explore All 277 Reptile Species by Family

Browse every verified reptile species profile — crocodiles, tortoises, turtles, chameleons, geckos, monitors, snakes and more — 277 species across over thirty families, curated since 2019.

Nile Crocodile
African Crocodiles
Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus)
Habitat: African Crocodiles • Crocodylus niloticus
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West African Crocodile
African Crocodiles
West African Crocodile (Crocodylus suchus)
Habitat: African Crocodiles • Crocodylus suchus
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African Slender-snouted Crocodile
African Crocodiles
African Slender-snouted Crocodile (Mecistops cataphractus)
Habitat: African Crocodiles • Mecistops cataphractus
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Central African Slender-snouted Crocodile
African Crocodiles
Central African Slender-snouted Crocodile (Mecistops leptorhynchus)
Habitat: African Crocodiles • Mecistops leptorhynchus
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African Dwarf Crocodile
African Crocodiles
African Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus tetraspis)
Habitat: African Crocodiles • Osteolaemus tetraspis
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Congo Dwarf Crocodile
African Crocodiles
Congo Dwarf Crocodile (Osteolaemus osborni)
Habitat: African Crocodiles • Osteolaemus osborni
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African Spurred Tortoise
Giant & Land Tortoises
African Spurred Tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata)
Habitat: Giant & Land Tortoises • Centrochelys sulcata
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Leopard Tortoise
Giant & Land Tortoises
Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)
Habitat: Giant & Land Tortoises • Stigmochelys pardalis
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Pancake Tortoise
Giant & Land Tortoises
Pancake Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri)
Habitat: Giant & Land Tortoises • Malacochersus tornieri
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Angonoka Tortoise
Giant & Land Tortoises
Angonoka Tortoise (Astrochelys yniphora)
Habitat: Giant & Land Tortoises • Astrochelys yniphora
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Radiated Tortoise
Giant & Land Tortoises
Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata)
Habitat: Giant & Land Tortoises • Astrochelys radiata
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Spider Tortoise
Giant & Land Tortoises
Spider Tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides)
Habitat: Giant & Land Tortoises • Pyxis arachnoides
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Flat-tailed Tortoise
Giant & Land Tortoises
Flat-tailed Tortoise (Pyxis planicauda)
Habitat: Giant & Land Tortoises • Pyxis planicauda
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Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Giant & Land Tortoises
Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)
Habitat: Giant & Land Tortoises • Aldabrachelys gigantea
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Common Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Common Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys belliana)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys belliana
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Speke's Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Speke's Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys spekii)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys spekii
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Bell's Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Bell's Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys belliana)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys belliana
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Home's Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Home's Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys homeana)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys homeana
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Serrated Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Serrated Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys erosa)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys erosa
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Natal Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Natal Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys natalensis)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys natalensis
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Lobatse Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Lobatse Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys lobatsiana)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys lobatsiana
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Eastern Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Eastern Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys zombensis)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys zombensis
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Western Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Western Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys nogueyi)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys nogueyi
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Forest Hingeback Tortoise
Hingeback Tortoises
Forest Hingeback Tortoise (Kinixys erosa)
Habitat: Hingeback Tortoises • Kinixys erosa
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African Helmeted Turtle
Freshwater Turtles
African Helmeted Turtle (Pelomedusa subrufa)
Habitat: Freshwater Turtles • Pelomedusa subrufa
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Serrated Mud Turtle
Freshwater Turtles
Serrated Mud Turtle (Pelusios sinuatus)
Habitat: Freshwater Turtles • Pelusios sinuatus
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African Black Mud Turtle
Freshwater Turtles
African Black Mud Turtle (Pelusios subniger)
Habitat: Freshwater Turtles • Pelusios subniger
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West African Mud Turtle
Freshwater Turtles
West African Mud Turtle (Pelusios castaneus)
Habitat: Freshwater Turtles • Pelusios castaneus
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Aubry's Flapshell Turtle
Freshwater Turtles
Aubry's Flapshell Turtle (Cyclanorbis elegans)
Habitat: Freshwater Turtles • Cyclanorbis elegans
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African Flapshell Turtle
Freshwater Turtles
African Flapshell Turtle (Cyclanorbis senegalensis)
Habitat: Freshwater Turtles • Cyclanorbis senegalensis
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Senegal Flapshell Turtle
Freshwater Turtles
Senegal Flapshell Turtle (Cyclanorbis senegalensis)
Habitat: Freshwater Turtles • Cyclanorbis senegalensis
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African Softshell Turtle
Freshwater Turtles
African Softshell Turtle (Trionyx triunguis)
Habitat: Freshwater Turtles • Trionyx triunguis
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Nile Softshell Turtle
Freshwater Turtles
Nile Softshell Turtle (Trionyx triunguis)
Habitat: Freshwater Turtles • Trionyx triunguis
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Green Sea Turtle
Sea Turtles
Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Habitat: Sea Turtles • Chelonia mydas
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Hawksbill Turtle
Sea Turtles
Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Habitat: Sea Turtles • Eretmochelys imbricata
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Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Sea Turtles
Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)
Habitat: Sea Turtles • Caretta caretta
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Leatherback Turtle
Sea Turtles
Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Habitat: Sea Turtles • Dermochelys coriacea
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Olive Ridley Turtle
Sea Turtles
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea)
Habitat: Sea Turtles • Lepidochelys olivacea
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Meller's Chameleon
Chameleons
Meller's Chameleon (Trioceros melleri)
Habitat: Chameleons • Trioceros melleri
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Jackson's Chameleon
Chameleons
Jackson's Chameleon (Trioceros jacksonii)
Habitat: Chameleons • Trioceros jacksonii
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Fischer's Chameleon
Chameleons
Fischer's Chameleon (Kinyongia fischeri)
Habitat: Chameleons • Kinyongia fischeri
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Usambara Two-horned Chameleon
Chameleons
Usambara Two-horned Chameleon (Kinyongia multituberculata)
Habitat: Chameleons • Kinyongia multituberculata
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Common Chameleon
Chameleons
Common Chameleon (Chamaeleo chamaeleon)
Habitat: Chameleons • Chamaeleo chamaeleon
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Senegal Chameleon
Chameleons
Senegal Chameleon (Chamaeleo senegalensis)
Habitat: Chameleons • Chamaeleo senegalensis
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Graceful Chameleon
Chameleons
Graceful Chameleon (Chamaeleo gracilis)
Habitat: Chameleons • Chamaeleo gracilis
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Flap-necked Chameleon
Chameleons
Flap-necked Chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis)
Habitat: Chameleons • Chamaeleo dilepis
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Namaqua Chameleon
Chameleons
Namaqua Chameleon (Chamaeleo namaquensis)
Habitat: Chameleons • Chamaeleo namaquensis
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African Chameleon
Chameleons
African Chameleon (Chamaeleo africanus)
Habitat: Chameleons • Chamaeleo africanus
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Veiled Chameleon
Chameleons
Veiled Chameleon (Chamaeleo calyptratus)
Habitat: Chameleons • Chamaeleo calyptratus
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Panther Chameleon
Chameleons
Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)
Habitat: Chameleons • Furcifer pardalis
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Oustalet's Chameleon
Chameleons
Oustalet's Chameleon (Furcifer oustaleti)
Habitat: Chameleons • Furcifer oustaleti
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Carpet Chameleon
Chameleons
Carpet Chameleon (Furcifer lateralis)
Habitat: Chameleons • Furcifer lateralis
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Dwarf Chameleons
Chameleons
Dwarf Chameleons (Bradypodion spp.)
Habitat: Chameleons • Bradypodion spp.
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Leaf Chameleons
Chameleons
Leaf Chameleons (Rhampholeon spp.)
Habitat: Chameleons • Rhampholeon spp.
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Three-horned Chameleons
Chameleons
Three-horned Chameleons (Trioceros spp.)
Habitat: Chameleons • Trioceros spp.
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East African Mountain Chameleons
Chameleons
East African Mountain Chameleons (Kinyongia spp.)
Habitat: Chameleons • Kinyongia spp.
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Common Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Common Agama (Agama agama)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama agama
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West African Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
West African Agama (Agama sankaranica)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama sankaranica
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Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Mwanza Flat-headed Rock Agama (Agama mwanzae)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama mwanzae
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Red-headed Rock Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Red-headed Rock Agama (Agama agama)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama agama
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Southern Rock Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Southern Rock Agama (Agama atra)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama atra
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Spiny Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Spiny Agama (Agama spinosa)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama spinosa
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Mountain Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Mountain Agama (Agama montana)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama montana
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Kenya Rock Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Kenya Rock Agama (Agama lionotus)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama lionotus
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Blue-headed Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Blue-headed Agama (Agama picticauda)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama picticauda
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Blue-throated Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Blue-throated Agama (Agama aculeata)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama aculeata
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Doria's Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Doria's Agama (Agama doriae)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama doriae
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Kirk's Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Kirk's Agama (Agama kirkii)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama kirkii
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Anchieta's Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Anchieta's Agama (Agama anchietae)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama anchietae
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Knobel's Agama
Agamas & Rock Lizards
Knobel's Agama (Agama knobeli)
Habitat: Agamas & Rock Lizards • Agama knobeli
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Common House Gecko
Geckos
Common House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)
Habitat: Geckos • Hemidactylus frenatus
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Tropical House Gecko
Geckos
Tropical House Gecko (Hemidactylus mabouia)
Habitat: Geckos • Hemidactylus mabouia
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Mediterranean House Gecko
Geckos
Mediterranean House Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus)
Habitat: Geckos • Hemidactylus turcicus
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Moorish Gecko
Geckos
Moorish Gecko (Tarentola mauritanica)
Habitat: Geckos • Tarentola mauritanica
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Giant House Gecko
Geckos
Giant House Gecko (Hemidactylus giganteus)
Habitat: Geckos • Hemidactylus giganteus
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African House Gecko
Geckos
African House Gecko (Hemidactylus angulatus)
Habitat: Geckos • Hemidactylus angulatus
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Cape Rock Gecko
Geckos
Cape Rock Gecko (Afroedura karroica)
Habitat: Geckos • Afroedura karroica
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African Rock Gecko
Geckos
African Rock Gecko (Afroedura africana)
Habitat: Geckos • Afroedura africana
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Karoo Rock Gecko
Geckos
Karoo Rock Gecko (Afroedura karroica)
Habitat: Geckos • Afroedura karroica
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Limpopo Rock Gecko
Geckos
Limpopo Rock Gecko (Afroedura langi)
Habitat: Geckos • Afroedura langi
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Waterberg Rock Gecko
Geckos
Waterberg Rock Gecko (Afroedura waterbergensis)
Habitat: Geckos • Afroedura waterbergensis
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African Fat-tailed Gecko
Geckos
African Fat-tailed Gecko (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus)
Habitat: Geckos • Hemitheconyx caudicinctus
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Giant Leaf-tailed Gecko
Geckos
Giant Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus giganteus)
Habitat: Geckos • Uroplatus giganteus
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Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko
Geckos
Mossy Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus sikorae)
Habitat: Geckos • Uroplatus sikorae
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Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko
Geckos
Satanic Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus phantasticus)
Habitat: Geckos • Uroplatus phantasticus
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Broad-tailed Leaf-tailed Gecko
Geckos
Broad-tailed Leaf-tailed Gecko (Uroplatus fimbriatus)
Habitat: Geckos • Uroplatus fimbriatus
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Madagascar Leaf-tailed Geckos
Geckos
Madagascar Leaf-tailed Geckos (Uroplatus spp.)
Habitat: Geckos • Uroplatus spp.
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Madagascar Day Gecko
Geckos
Madagascar Day Gecko (Phelsuma madagascariensis)
Habitat: Geckos • Phelsuma madagascariensis
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Standing's Day Gecko
Geckos
Standing's Day Gecko (Phelsuma standingi)
Habitat: Geckos • Phelsuma standingi
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Gold Dust Day Gecko
Geckos
Gold Dust Day Gecko (Phelsuma laticauda)
Habitat: Geckos • Phelsuma laticauda
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Giant Day Gecko
Geckos
Giant Day Gecko (Phelsuma grandis)
Habitat: Geckos • Phelsuma grandis
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African Dwarf Geckos
Geckos
African Dwarf Geckos (Lygodactylus spp.)
Habitat: Geckos • Lygodactylus spp.
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Cape Dwarf Geckos
Geckos
Cape Dwarf Geckos (Lygodactylus capensis)
Habitat: Geckos • Lygodactylus capensis
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East African Dwarf Geckos
Geckos
East African Dwarf Geckos (Lygodactylus grotei)
Habitat: Geckos • Lygodactylus grotei
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African Skink
Skinks
Rainbow Skink (Trachylepis margaritifera)
Habitat: Skinks • Trachylepis margaritifera
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African Skink
Skinks
Variable Skink (Trachylepis varia)
Habitat: Skinks • Trachylepis varia
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Striped Skink
Skinks
Striped Skink (Trachylepis striata)
Habitat: Skinks • Trachylepis striata
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Five-lined Skink
Skinks
Five-lined Skink (Trachylepis quinquetaeniata)
Habitat: Skinks • Trachylepis quinquetaeniata
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Three-striped Skink
Skinks
Three-striped Skink (Trachylepis capensis)
Habitat: Skinks • Trachylepis capensis
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Cape Skink
Skinks
Cape Skink (Trachylepis capensis)
Habitat: Skinks • Trachylepis capensis
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Western Three-striped Skink
Skinks
Western Three-striped Skink (Trachylepis occulta)
Habitat: Skinks • Trachylepis occulta
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East African Skinks
Skinks
East African Skinks (Mochlus spp.)
Habitat: Skinks • Mochlus spp.
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African Fire Skinks
Skinks
African Fire Skinks (Lepidothyris spp.)
Habitat: Skinks • Lepidothyris spp.
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Sand Skinks
Skinks
Sand Skinks (Scincus spp.)
Habitat: Skinks • Scincus spp.
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Snake Skinks
Skinks
Snake Skinks (Lygosoma spp.)
Habitat: Skinks • Lygosoma spp.
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African Legless Skinks
Skinks
African Legless Skinks (Acontias spp.)
Habitat: Skinks • Acontias spp.
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Nile Monitor
Monitor Lizards
Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus niloticus
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Savanna Monitor
Monitor Lizards
Savannah Monitor (Varanus exanthematicus)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus exanthematicus
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Rock Monitor
Monitor Lizards
Rock Monitor (Varanus albigularis)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus albigularis
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Cape Monitor
Monitor Lizards
Cape Monitor (Varanus albigularis)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus albigularis
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White-throated Monitor
Monitor Lizards
White-throated Monitor (Varanus albigularis)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus albigularis
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Black-throated Monitor
Monitor Lizards
Black-throated Monitor (Varanus albigularis)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus albigularis
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Leopard Monitor
Monitor Lizards
Ornate Monitor (Varanus ornatus)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus ornatus
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Desert Monitor
Monitor Lizards
Desert Monitor (Varanus griseus)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus griseus
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Dumeril's Monitor
Monitor Lizards
Dumeril's Monitor (Varanus dumerilii)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus dumerilii
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Water Monitor
Monitor Lizards
Water Monitor (Varanus salvator)
Habitat: Monitor Lizards • Varanus salvator
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Giant Girdled Lizard
Girdled & Armadillo Lizards
Giant Girdled Lizard (Smaug giganteus)
Habitat: Girdled & Armadillo Lizards • Smaug giganteus
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Sungazer
Girdled & Armadillo Lizards
Sungazer (Smaug giganteus)
Habitat: Girdled & Armadillo Lizards • Smaug giganteus
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Cape Girdled Lizard
Girdled & Armadillo Lizards
Cape Girdled Lizard (Cordylus cordylus)
Habitat: Girdled & Armadillo Lizards • Cordylus cordylus
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Southern Girdled Lizard
Girdled & Armadillo Lizards
Southern Girdled Lizard (Cordylus arnoldi)
Habitat: Girdled & Armadillo Lizards • Cordylus arnoldi
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Common Girdled Lizard
Girdled & Armadillo Lizards
Common Girdled Lizard (Cordylus jonesii)
Habitat: Girdled & Armadillo Lizards • Cordylus jonesii
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Yellow-throated Plated Lizard
Girdled & Armadillo Lizards
Yellow-throated Plated Lizard (Gerrhosaurus flavigularis)
Habitat: Girdled & Armadillo Lizards • Gerrhosaurus flavigularis
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Giant Plated Lizard
Girdled & Armadillo Lizards
Giant Plated Lizard (Matobosaurus validus)
Habitat: Girdled & Armadillo Lizards • Matobosaurus validus
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Tropical Girdled Lizards
Girdled & Armadillo Lizards
Tropical Girdled Lizards (Cordylus spp.)
Habitat: Girdled & Armadillo Lizards • Cordylus spp.
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Armadillo Lizards
Girdled & Armadillo Lizards
Armadillo Lizards (Ouroborus cataphractus)
Habitat: Girdled & Armadillo Lizards • Ouroborus cataphractus
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Common Wall Lizard
Sand & Wall Lizards
Common Wall Lizard (Podarcis muralis)
Habitat: Sand & Wall Lizards • Podarcis muralis
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Sand Lizard
Sand & Wall Lizards
Sand Lizard (Lacerta agilis)
Habitat: Sand & Wall Lizards • Lacerta agilis
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Fringe-fingered Lizards
Sand & Wall Lizards
Fringe-fingered Lizards (Acanthodactylus spp.)
Habitat: Sand & Wall Lizards • Acanthodactylus spp.
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Desert Fringe-toed Lizards
Sand & Wall Lizards
Desert Fringe-toed Lizards (Acanthodactylus spp.)
Habitat: Sand & Wall Lizards • Acanthodactylus spp.
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East African Sand Lizards
Sand & Wall Lizards
East African Sand Lizards (Heliobolus spp.)
Habitat: Sand & Wall Lizards • Heliobolus spp.
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North African Wall Lizards
Sand & Wall Lizards
North African Wall Lizards (Podarcis vaucheri)
Habitat: Sand & Wall Lizards • Podarcis vaucheri
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Egyptian Fringe-fingered Lizard
Lacertid Lizards
Egyptian Fringe-fingered Lizard (Acanthodactylus scutellatus)
Habitat: Lacertid Lizards • Acanthodactylus scutellatus
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Moroccan Eyed Lizard
Lacertid Lizards
Moroccan Eyed Lizard (Timon tangitanus)
Habitat: Lacertid Lizards • Timon tangitanus
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Sahara Fringe-fingered Lizard
Lacertid Lizards
Sahara Fringe-fingered Lizard (Acanthodactylus longipes)
Habitat: Lacertid Lizards • Acanthodactylus longipes
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Common Chalcides
Lacertid Lizards
Common Chalcides (Chalcides chalcides)
Habitat: Lacertid Lizards • Chalcides chalcides
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Ocellated Skink
Lacertid Lizards
Ocellated Skink (Chalcides ocellatus)
Habitat: Lacertid Lizards • Chalcides ocellatus
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Western Three-toed Skink
Lacertid Lizards
Western Three-toed Skink (Chalcides striatus)
Habitat: Lacertid Lizards • Chalcides striatus
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Cape Legless Skinks
Legless Lizards
Cape Legless Skinks (Acontias meleagris)
Habitat: Legless Lizards • Acontias meleagris
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Burton's Legless Lizard
Legless Lizards
Burton's Legless Lizard (Lialis burtonis)
Habitat: Legless Lizards • Lialis burtonis
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Savannah Legless Lizards
Legless Lizards
Savannah Legless Lizards (Acontias poecilus)
Habitat: Legless Lizards • Acontias poecilus
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Western Legless Lizards
Legless Lizards
Western Legless Lizards (Feylinia spp.)
Habitat: Legless Lizards • Feylinia spp.
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Böhme's Legless Skink
Legless Lizards
Böhme's Legless Skink (Acontias böhmei)
Habitat: Legless Lizards • Acontias böhmei
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African Rock Python
Pythons
African Rock Python (Python sebae)
Habitat: Pythons • Python sebae
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Southern Rock Python
Pythons
Southern African Python (Python natalensis)
Habitat: Pythons • Python natalensis
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Angolan Python
Pythons
Angolan Python (Python anchietae)
Habitat: Pythons • Python anchietae
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Southern Rock Python
Pythons
Natal Python (Python natalensis)
Habitat: Pythons • Python natalensis
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Central African Python
Pythons
Central African Python (Python bivittatus)
Habitat: Pythons • Python bivittatus
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Calabar Ground Python
Boas
Calabar Ground Python (Calabaria reinhardtii)
Habitat: Boas • Calabaria reinhardtii
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Madagascar Ground Boas
Boas
Madagascar Ground Boas (Acrantophis madagascariensis)
Habitat: Boas • Acrantophis madagascariensis
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Malagasy Tree Boas
Boas
Malagasy Tree Boas (Sanzinia madagascariensis)
Habitat: Boas • Sanzinia madagascariensis
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Madagascar Ground Boa
Boas
Madagascar Ground Boa (Acrantophis madagascariensis)
Habitat: Boas • Acrantophis madagascariensis
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Egyptian Cobra
Cobras
Egyptian Cobra (Naja haje)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja haje
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Forest Cobra
Cobras
Forest Cobra (Naja melanoleuca)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja melanoleuca
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Forest Cobra
Cobras
Brown Forest Cobra (Naja subfulva)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja subfulva
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Cape Cobra
Cobras
Cape Cobra (Naja nivea)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja nivea
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Mozambique Spitting Cobra
Cobras
Mozambique Spitting Cobra (Naja mossambica)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja mossambica
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Black-necked Spitting Cobra
Cobras
Black-necked Spitting Cobra (Naja nigricollis)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja nigricollis
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Snouted Cobra
Cobras
Snouted Cobra (Naja annulifera)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja annulifera
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Anchieta's Cobra
Cobras
Anchieta's Cobra (Naja anchietae)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja anchietae
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Zebra Spitting Cobra
Cobras
Zebra Spitting Cobra (Naja nigricincta)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja nigricincta
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Ringed Water Cobra
Cobras
Ringed Water Cobra (Naja annulata)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja annulata
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Banded Water Cobra
Cobras
Banded Water Cobra (Naja annulata)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja annulata
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Red-bellied Spitting Cobra
Cobras
Red-bellied Spitting Cobra (Naja pallida)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja pallida
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Ashe's Spitting Cobra
Cobras
Ashe's Spitting Cobra (Naja ashei)
Habitat: Cobras • Naja ashei
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Black Mamba
Mambas
Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)
Habitat: Mambas • Dendroaspis polylepis
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Green Mamba
Mambas
Eastern Green Mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps)
Habitat: Mambas • Dendroaspis angusticeps
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Green Mamba
Mambas
Western Green Mamba (Dendroaspis viridis)
Habitat: Mambas • Dendroaspis viridis
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Green Mamba
Mambas
Jameson's Mamba (Dendroaspis jamesoni)
Habitat: Mambas • Dendroaspis jamesoni
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Puff Adder
Vipers & Adders
Puff Adder (Bitis arietans)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis arietans
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Gaboon Viper
Vipers & Adders
Gaboon Viper (Bitis gabonica)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis gabonica
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Rhinoceros Viper
Vipers & Adders
Rhinoceros Viper (Bitis nasicornis)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis nasicornis
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Horned Adder
Vipers & Adders
Horned Adder (Bitis caudalis)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis caudalis
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Berg Adder
Vipers & Adders
Berg Adder (Bitis atropos)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis atropos
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Red Adder
Vipers & Adders
Red Adder (Bitis rubida)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis rubida
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Namaqua Dwarf Adder
Vipers & Adders
Namaqua Dwarf Adder (Bitis schneideri)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis schneideri
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Albany Adder
Vipers & Adders
Albany Adder (Bitis albanica)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis albanica
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Many-horned Adder
Vipers & Adders
Many-horned Adder (Bitis cornuta)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis cornuta
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Southern Adder
Vipers & Adders
Southern Adder (Bitis armata)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis armata
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Desert Mountain Adder
Vipers & Adders
Desert Mountain Adder (Bitis xeropaga)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Bitis xeropaga
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Saharan Horned Viper
Vipers & Adders
Saharan Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)
Habitat: Vipers & Adders • Cerastes cerastes
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Green Bush Viper
Bush Vipers
Green Bush Viper (Atheris squamigera)
Habitat: Bush Vipers • Atheris squamigera
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Broadley's Bush Viper
Bush Vipers
Broadley's Bush Viper (Atheris broadleyi)
Habitat: Bush Vipers • Atheris broadleyi
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Great Lakes Bush Viper
Bush Vipers
Great Lakes Bush Viper (Atheris nitschei)
Habitat: Bush Vipers • Atheris nitschei
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Mount Kenya Bush Viper
Bush Vipers
Mount Kenya Bush Viper (Atheris desaixi)
Habitat: Bush Vipers • Atheris desaixi
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Usambara Bush Viper
Bush Vipers
Usambara Bush Viper (Atheris ceratophora)
Habitat: Bush Vipers • Atheris ceratophora
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Spiny Bush Viper
Bush Vipers
Spiny Bush Viper (Atheris hispida)
Habitat: Bush Vipers • Atheris hispida
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Rough-scaled Bush Viper
Bush Vipers
Rough-scaled Bush Viper (Atheris hispida)
Habitat: Bush Vipers • Atheris hispida
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African Bush Vipers
Bush Vipers
African Bush Vipers (Atheris spp.)
Habitat: Bush Vipers • Atheris spp.
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Common Night Adder
Night Adders
Common Night Adder (Causus rhombeatus)
Habitat: Night Adders • Causus rhombeatus
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Green Night Adder
Night Adders
Green Night Adder (Causus resimus)
Habitat: Night Adders • Causus resimus
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Spotted Night Adder
Night Adders
Spotted Night Adder (Causus maculatus)
Habitat: Night Adders • Causus maculatus
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Western Night Adder
Night Adders
Western Night Adder (Causus maculatus)
Habitat: Night Adders • Causus maculatus
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Central African Night Adder
Night Adders
Central African Night Adder (Causus lichtensteinii)
Habitat: Night Adders • Causus lichtensteinii
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Egyptian Saw-scaled Viper
Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers
Egyptian Saw-scaled Viper (Echis pyramidum)
Habitat: Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers • Echis pyramidum
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Painted Saw-scaled Viper
Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers
Painted Saw-scaled Viper (Echis coloratus)
Habitat: Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers • Echis coloratus
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Carpet Viper
Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers
Carpet Viper (Echis ocellatus)
Habitat: Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers • Echis ocellatus
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East African Carpet Viper
Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers
East African Carpet Viper (Echis pyramidum)
Habitat: Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers • Echis pyramidum
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West African Carpet Viper
Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers
West African Carpet Viper (Echis ocellatus)
Habitat: Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers • Echis ocellatus
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Ethiopian Carpet Viper
Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers
Ethiopian Carpet Viper (Echis megalocephalus)
Habitat: Saw-scaled & Carpet Vipers • Echis megalocephalus
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Bibron's Stiletto Snake
Burrowing Adders
Bibron's Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis bibronii)
Habitat: Burrowing Adders • Atractaspis bibronii
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Common Stiletto Snake
Burrowing Adders
Common Stiletto Snake (Atractaspis bibronii)
Habitat: Burrowing Adders • Atractaspis bibronii
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Mole Vipers
Burrowing Adders
Mole Vipers (Atractaspis spp.)
Habitat: Burrowing Adders • Atractaspis spp.
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Burrowing Adders
Burrowing Adders
Burrowing Adders (Atractaspis spp.)
Habitat: Burrowing Adders • Atractaspis spp.
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Spotted Burrowing Adders
Burrowing Adders
Spotted Burrowing Adders (Atractaspis spp.)
Habitat: Burrowing Adders • Atractaspis spp.
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Boomslang
Boomslangs & Tree Snakes
Boomslang (Dispholidus typus)
Habitat: Boomslangs & Tree Snakes • Dispholidus typus
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Green Tree Snake
Boomslangs & Tree Snakes
Green Tree Snake (Philothamnus hoplogaster)
Habitat: Boomslangs & Tree Snakes • Philothamnus hoplogaster
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African Green Snake
Boomslangs & Tree Snakes
African Green Snake (Philothamnus semivariegatus)
Habitat: Boomslangs & Tree Snakes • Philothamnus semivariegatus
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Western Green Snake
Boomslangs & Tree Snakes
Western Green Snake (Philothamnus irregularis)
Habitat: Boomslangs & Tree Snakes • Philothamnus irregularis
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Eastern Green Snake
Boomslangs & Tree Snakes
Eastern Green Snake (Philothamnus irregularis)
Habitat: Boomslangs & Tree Snakes • Philothamnus irregularis
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Forest Tree Snake
Boomslangs & Tree Snakes
Forest Tree Snake (Philothamnus hoplogaster)
Habitat: Boomslangs & Tree Snakes • Philothamnus hoplogaster
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African Twig Snakes
Boomslangs & Tree Snakes
African Twig Snakes (Thelotornis spp.)
Habitat: Boomslangs & Tree Snakes • Thelotornis spp.
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Vine Snakes
Boomslangs & Tree Snakes
Vine Snakes (Thelotornis capensis)
Habitat: Boomslangs & Tree Snakes • Thelotornis capensis
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Common Egg-eater
Egg-eating Snakes
Common Egg-eater (Dasypeltis scabra)
Habitat: Egg-eating Snakes • Dasypeltis scabra
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Southern Egg-eater
Egg-eating Snakes
Southern Egg-eater (Dasypeltis inornata)
Habitat: Egg-eating Snakes • Dasypeltis inornata
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Rhombic Egg-eater
Egg-eating Snakes
Rhombic Egg-eater (Dasypeltis scabra)
Habitat: Egg-eating Snakes • Dasypeltis scabra
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Western Egg-eater
Egg-eating Snakes
Western Egg-eater (Dasypeltis fasciata)
Habitat: Egg-eating Snakes • Dasypeltis fasciata
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African Egg-eaters
Egg-eating Snakes
African Egg-eaters (Dasypeltis spp.)
Habitat: Egg-eating Snakes • Dasypeltis spp.
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Common House Snake
House Snakes
Common House Snake (Boaedon fuliginosus)
Habitat: House Snakes • Boaedon fuliginosus
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Brown House Snake
House Snakes
Brown House Snake (Boaedon capensis)
Habitat: House Snakes • Boaedon capensis
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Olive House Snake
House Snakes
Olive House Snake (Boaedon olivaceus)
Habitat: House Snakes • Boaedon olivaceus
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Spotted House Snake
House Snakes
Spotted House Snake (Boaedon maculatus)
Habitat: House Snakes • Boaedon maculatus
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Black House Snake
House Snakes
Black House Snake (Boaedon fuliginosus)
Habitat: House Snakes • Boaedon fuliginosus
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Stripe-bellied House Snake
House Snakes
Stripe-bellied House Snake (Boaedon lineatus)
Habitat: House Snakes • Boaedon lineatus
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Cape House Snake
House Snakes
Cape House Snake (Boaedon capensis)
Habitat: House Snakes • Boaedon capensis
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East African House Snake
House Snakes
East African House Snake (Boaedon fuliginosus)
Habitat: House Snakes • Boaedon fuliginosus
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Common Wolf Snake
Wolf Snakes
Common Wolf Snake (Lycophidion capense)
Habitat: Wolf Snakes • Lycophidion capense
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African Wolf Snakes
Wolf Snakes
African Wolf Snakes (Lycophidion spp.)
Habitat: Wolf Snakes • Lycophidion spp.
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Cape Wolf Snake
Wolf Snakes
Cape Wolf Snake (Lycophidion capense)
Habitat: Wolf Snakes • Lycophidion capense
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Striped Wolf Snakes
Wolf Snakes
Striped Wolf Snakes (Lycophidion laterale)
Habitat: Wolf Snakes • Lycophidion laterale
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Common Sand Snake
Sand Snakes
Common Sand Snake (Psammophis sibilans)
Habitat: Sand Snakes • Psammophis sibilans
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Stripe-bellied Sand Snake
Sand Snakes
Stripe-bellied Sand Snake (Psammophis subtaeniatus)
Habitat: Sand Snakes • Psammophis subtaeniatus
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Egyptian Sand Snake
Sand Snakes
Egyptian Sand Snake (Psammophis aegyptius)
Habitat: Sand Snakes • Psammophis aegyptius
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Saharan Sand Snake
Sand Snakes
Saharan Sand Snake (Psammophis elegans)
Habitat: Sand Snakes • Psammophis elegans
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East African Sand Snakes
Sand Snakes
East African Sand Snakes (Psammophis spp.)
Habitat: Sand Snakes • Psammophis spp.
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Black Whip Snake
Whip Snakes
Black Whip Snake (Psammophis punctulatus)
Habitat: Whip Snakes • Psammophis punctulatus
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Green Whip Snake
Whip Snakes
Green Whip Snake (Psammophis sibilans)
Habitat: Whip Snakes • Psammophis sibilans
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African Whip Snakes
Whip Snakes
African Whip Snakes (Psammophis spp.)
Habitat: Whip Snakes • Psammophis spp.
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Large-eyed Whip Snakes
Whip Snakes
Large-eyed Whip Snakes (Psammophis biseriatus)
Habitat: Whip Snakes • Psammophis biseriatus
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Stripe-faced Whip Snakes
Whip Snakes
Stripe-faced Whip Snakes (Psammophis notostictus)
Habitat: Whip Snakes • Psammophis notostictus
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African Water Snake
Water Snakes
African Water Snake (Grayia smythii)
Habitat: Water Snakes • Grayia smythii
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Green Water Snake
Water Snakes
Green Water Snake (Grayia smithii)
Habitat: Water Snakes • Grayia smithii
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Swamp Snake
Water Snakes
Swamp Snake (Grayia ornata)
Habitat: Water Snakes • Grayia ornata
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African Marsh Snake
Water Snakes
African Marsh Snake (Natriciteres olivacea)
Habitat: Water Snakes • Natriciteres olivacea
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Lake Snake
Water Snakes
Lake Snake (Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia)
Habitat: Water Snakes • Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia
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Freshwater Snakes
Water Snakes
Freshwater Snakes (Grayia spp.)
Habitat: Water Snakes • Grayia spp.
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Elephant Trunk Snake
File Snakes
Elephant Trunk Snake (Acrochordus javanicus)
Habitat: File Snakes • Acrochordus javanicus
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African File Snake
File Snakes
African File Snake (Mehelya capensis)
Habitat: File Snakes • Mehelya capensis
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African File Snakes
File Snakes
African File Snakes (Gonionotophis spp.)
Habitat: File Snakes • Gonionotophis spp.
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Forest File Snakes
File Snakes
Forest File Snakes (Gonionotophis spp.)
Habitat: File Snakes • Gonionotophis spp.
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African Slug-eating Snakes
Slug-eating & Forest Snakes
African Slug-eating Snakes (Duberria lutrix)
Habitat: Slug-eating & Forest Snakes • Duberria lutrix
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Forest Snakes
Slug-eating & Forest Snakes
Forest Snakes (Buhoma spp.)
Habitat: Slug-eating & Forest Snakes • Buhoma spp.
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Cat-eyed Snakes
Slug-eating & Forest Snakes
Cat-eyed Snakes (Boiga spp.)
Habitat: Slug-eating & Forest Snakes • Boiga spp.
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African Cat Snakes
Slug-eating & Forest Snakes
African Cat Snakes (Telescopus spp.)
Habitat: Slug-eating & Forest Snakes • Telescopus spp.
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African Blind Snake
Blind Snakes
African Blind Snake (Afrotyphlops spp.)
Habitat: Blind Snakes • Afrotyphlops spp.
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Common African Blind Snake
Blind Snakes
Common African Blind Snake (Afrotyphlops punctatus)
Habitat: Blind Snakes • Afrotyphlops punctatus
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Western African Blind Snakes
Blind Snakes
Western African Blind Snakes (Afrotyphlops spp.)
Habitat: Blind Snakes • Afrotyphlops spp.
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East African Blind Snakes
Blind Snakes
East African Blind Snakes (Afrotyphlops spp.)
Habitat: Blind Snakes • Afrotyphlops spp.
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Southern African Blind Snakes
Blind Snakes
Southern African Blind Snakes (Afrotyphlops spp.)
Habitat: Blind Snakes • Afrotyphlops spp.
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African Thread Snake
Thread Snakes
African Thread Snake (Leptotyphlops spp.)
Habitat: Thread Snakes • Leptotyphlops spp.
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Slender Thread Snakes
Thread Snakes
Slender Thread Snakes (Myriopholis spp.)
Habitat: Thread Snakes • Myriopholis spp.
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Western Thread Snakes
Thread Snakes
Western Thread Snakes (Leptotyphlops spp.)
Habitat: Thread Snakes • Leptotyphlops spp.
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Southern African Thread Snakes
Thread Snakes
Southern African Thread Snakes (Leptotyphlops spp.)
Habitat: Thread Snakes • Leptotyphlops spp.
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African Worm Lizard
Worm Lizards
African Worm Lizard (Amphisbaena spp.)
Habitat: Worm Lizards • Amphisbaena spp.
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Giant Worm Lizard
Worm Lizards
Giant Worm Lizard (Monopeltis capensis)
Habitat: Worm Lizards • Monopeltis capensis
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East African Worm Lizards
Worm Lizards
East African Worm Lizards (Geocalamus spp.)
Habitat: Worm Lizards • Geocalamus spp.
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Southern African Worm Lizards
Worm Lizards
Southern African Worm Lizards (Monopeltis spp.)
Habitat: Worm Lizards • Monopeltis spp.
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West African Worm Lizards
Worm Lizards
West African Worm Lizards (Amphisbaena spp.)
Habitat: Worm Lizards • Amphisbaena spp.
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Burrowing Worm Lizards
Worm Lizards
Burrowing Worm Lizards (Zygaspis spp.)
Habitat: Worm Lizards • Zygaspis spp.
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Madagascar Iguanas
Madagascar Specialists
Madagascar Iguanas (Oplurus spp.)
Habitat: Madagascar Specialists • Oplurus spp.
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Malagasy Skinks
Madagascar Specialists
Malagasy Skinks (Trachylepis spp.)
Habitat: Madagascar Specialists • Trachylepis spp.
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Malagasy Geckos
Madagascar Specialists
Malagasy Geckos (Phelsuma spp.)
Habitat: Madagascar Specialists • Phelsuma spp.
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Madagascan Collared Lizard
Madagascar Specialists
Madagascan Collared Lizard (Oplurus cuvieri)
Habitat: Madagascar Specialists • Oplurus cuvieri
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Merrem's Madagascar Swift
Madagascar Specialists
Merrem's Madagascar Swift (Oplurus cyclurus)
Habitat: Madagascar Specialists • Oplurus cyclurus
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Sea Snakes
Marine Reptiles
Sea Snakes (Hydrophiinae spp.)
Habitat: Marine Reptiles • Hydrophiinae spp.
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Coastal Crocodilians
Marine Reptiles
Coastal Crocodilians (Crocodylus suchus)
Habitat: Marine Reptiles • Crocodylus suchus
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Estuarine Crocodile
Marine Reptiles
Estuarine Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Habitat: Marine Reptiles • Crocodylus porosus
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Saltwater Crocodile
Marine Reptiles
Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)
Habitat: Marine Reptiles • Crocodylus porosus
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Where to Look

When and Where to See These Reptiles

Reptiles in Tanzania and across Africa are tied closely to habitat and season. Here are key places and factors to plan around.

Rivers & Wetlands
Nile crocodiles and water snakes along the Rufiji, Selous and Kagera rivers. Game drives along riverine habitat reveal basking crocodiles and water monitors.
Savanna Bushveld
Leopard tortoises, agama lizards, monitors and rock pythons on the open plains of Serengeti, Tarangire and Ngorongoro. Rock outcrops are lizard hotspots.
Coast, Zanzibar & Pemba
Green, hawksbill, loggerhead and olive ridley sea turtles nest on Tanzania's coast and islands. Mangroves shelter mangrove monitors and coastal geckos.
Forests & Mountains
Usambara, Uluguru and Udzungwa forests hold endemic chameleons and bush vipers. Montane forest and thicket are key habitats for forest specialists.
Herping & Safari Routes

Reptile & Wildlife Safari Routes

Combine reptile spotting with classic safari on these curated itineraries built by our naturalists.

Rufiji crocodiles and water monitors
4 Days • River & Coast
Rufiji Crocodile & Coast Herping
Selous/Nyerere • Rufiji River
Day 1: Arrive Nyerere, river safari for crocodiles
Day 2: Full-day wetland herping, water monitors & snakes
Day 3: Coastal turtle sites and mangrove geckos
Day 4: Morning herping, depart
Crocodiles | water monitors | sea-turtle coast
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Tarangire savanna reptiles
6 Days • Savanna Circuit
Serengeti & Tarangire Savanna Reptiles
Serengeti NP • Tarangire NP
Day 1: Arrive Tarangire, tortoises & agamas
Day 2: Full day savanna herping, rock pythons & monitors
Day 3: Transfer Serengeti, lizards of the kopjes
Day 4: Full day, snakes & reptiles across the plains
Day 5: Ngorongoro crater floor, reptiles & wildlife
Day 6: Morning herping, depart
Tortoises | monitors | rock pythons | agamas
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Udzungwa forest chameleons
5 Days • Forest Specialist
Udzungwa & Usambara Forest Chameleons
Udzungwa Mountains • Usambara Mountains
Day 1: Arrive Udzungwa, forest trail walk
Day 2: Full day herping, chameleons & bush vipers
Day 3: Sanje Falls trail, endemic forest species
Day 4: Transfer Usambara, montane reptiles
Day 5: Morning herping, depart
Endemic chameleons | bush vipers | forest skinks
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Why Choose Us

Why Safari with African Majestic Adventure

Local naturalist-led wildlife and herping with the expertise and passion that comes from years in the field.

Local Expertise
Our guides are Tanzanian naturalists who know every habitat, every trail and every species pattern across the parks and coast.
Tailored Itineraries
We build safaris around your target species list, preferred pace and travel dates — no cookie-cutter trips.
Species Records
We maintain verified checklists for every park and region, ensuring you see the right species in the right habitats.
Responsible Tourism
Operating from Arusha since 2019 with deep roots in Tanzanian conservation and the wildlife community.
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Featured Species
696
Accepted African Reptile Species
15+
National Parks
Since 2019
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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Reptile Questions

Which parks are best for seeing reptiles in Tanzania?+
Rivers like the Rufiji in Nyerere/Selous are best for Nile crocodiles and water monitors. Savanna parks (Serengeti, Tarangire, Ngorongoro) hold tortoises, agamas, monitors and rock pythons. Forest parks (Udzungwa, Usambara) are best for chameleons and bush vipers.
Are there venomous snakes in Tanzania?+
Yes — Tanzania and Africa are home to many venomous species including black and green mambas, cobras, puff adders, gaboon vipers, bush vipers and saw-scaled vipers. Always observe with a guide and keep a safe distance.
Where can I see sea turtles in Tanzania?+
Green, hawksbill, loggerhead and olive ridley sea turtles nest along the coast and on Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia islands. Responsible operators visit protected nesting beaches seasonally.
Can I combine reptile spotting with a classic safari?+
Absolutely. Every safari we offer includes wildlife spotting alongside big game viewing. Our guides are trained in both wildlife and reptile identification.
How do I book a wildlife and herping safari?+
Reach us via WhatsApp at +255 672 757 346 or through our contact page and we will craft a tailor-made itinerary for you.

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