National Iguana Awareness Day 2021
National Iguana Awareness Day – September 08, 2021
– Green Iguanas live in Central America, South America, Caribbean islands, and South Florida.
World Lizard Day 2021
World Lizard Day – August 14, 2021
– #WorldLizardDay
– Most lizards have the ability to swim. However the Green Basilisk lizard can run on water!
World Crocodile Day 2021
World Crocodile Day – June 17, 2021
– Crocodiles are large semiaquatic reptiles that live in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, the Americas & Australia.
Central American Reptiles
Central American Reptiles
-Wildlife in Central America 2 Photo Book
-Reptile species in Central America consists of crocodilians, turtles, lizards & snakes.
Reptiles in Central America
Reptiles in Central America
– Wildlife in Central America 1 Photo Information Book by Cyril Brass
Caimans and Crocodiles
Caimans and Crocodiles
– What are the Differences and Similarities?
– Learn about these prehistoric species living in Central America.
Green Iguana and Ctenosaur
Green Iguana and Ctenosaur
– Green Iguana is also called American Iguana or Common Iguana.
– Ctenosaur is also called Black Iguana or Spiny Tailed Iguana.
Green Vine Snake
The Green Vine Snake even has a Green Tongue.
-The Green Vine Snake is a slender arboreal snake with mostly green & some yellow scales, that resembles vines.
Eyelash Palm Pit Viper
The Eyelash Palm Pit Viper is identified by a range of color vairations (yellow, green, red, brown) as well as the distinctive scales above the eyes, appearing as eyelashes.
Green Iguana
The male Green Iguana has ability to change from green to orange or orange-red coloration as the breeding season approaches.
– Iguana Images by Cyril Brass
Green Basilisk
Did you Know? The Green Basilisk can Walk on Water. Actually more like running on the surface.
– Learn more about this prehistoric looking reptile.
Spectacled Caiman
The Spectacled Caiman has a bony ridge between the eyes which gives the appearance of a pair of eyeglasses.
– Spectacled Caiman images taken in Costa Rica by Cyril Brass.
Black River Turtle
The Black River Turtle or Black Wood Turtle is a freshwater species of turtle that lives in the NeoTropics habitats of Central America.