Thorny Devil Lizard Facts A-Z Collection of Really Cool Animals T is for Thorny Devil Lizard The thorny devil lizard is also known as the thorny dragon or the mountain devil. Its scientific name is (Moloch horridus), with horridus loosely translated as rough or bristly, or dreadful. The thorny devil lizard is native to Australia, … Read more
It is a common misconception that chameleons change their color to match their environment. Rather, chameleons change their color when they are frightened, angry, stressed — or in response to temperature or other environmental changes, as well as being responsive to light. Hormones that affect special pigment-bearing cells in the skin cause the color change. … Read more
An Egg Bound Iguana Named Kerne ~ A True Story ~ Before I tell you the story about an egg bound Iguana named Kerne, the danger this presented to her, and images from her surgery, let me first explain to you what egg-binding is. What is Egg-Binding? Egg-binding (also referred to as ‘dystocia,’ ‘egg retention,’ … Read more
What secret does the Secret Toadhead Agama have in store for its attackers, or any other perceived threat? I’ll tell you in a minute. This little guy, otherwise known as Phrynocephalus mystaceus, is a species of lizard found in Iran, North Afghanistan, Eastern Caucasus, Kazakhstan, and possibly in south of Astrakhan Oblast. This species can grow in … Read more
The mata mata turtle, mata-mata, or matamata (Chelus fimbriata) is a freshwater turtle found in South America, primarily in the Amazon River and its tributaries in Peru, Venezuela, Guiana, and Brazil. It is the only existing species in the genus Chelus, making it truly unique. Interesting Mata Mata Turtle Facts The mata mata turtle is a sedentary turtle with a … Read more
Draco Lizard – the Flying Dragon Draco is a genus of agamid lizards that also are known as flying dragons. They are arboreal insectivores. Because of the Draco lizard’s small size, it becomes dangerous to be grounded for any length of time while searching for food, attracting mates, and escaping danger. Therefore, the Draco Lizard has, over thousands of … Read more
Top 10 Strangest Snakes in the World Beware of you ever cross the path of these snakes! Published on May 7, 2014 A Collection of the Top 10 Strangest Snakes in the World. 1. Blue Coral Snake 2. Scolecophidia or Blind Snake 3. Atheris hispida – Spiny Bush Spider 4. Tiger Keelback 5. Tentacled snake 6. Regal Ringneck Snake … Read more
The Mexican Mole Lizard, or Bipes biporus, is an odd looking creature. It looks like a long earthworm with two front legs with claws that act like paddles. It burrows in porous soils, just like an earthworms. It’s not a true lizard but it’s closely related to lizards and snakes and belongs to the small … Read more
Requiem for Chuck ~ 16 Year Old Rescued Iguana ~ Written by Josie Willis I was green, ordinary and unloved. In Florida, where I was born, pet iguanas are often released into the wild when their owners no longer want them. Luckily, I was not one of them. Still, no one wanted me, or so … Read more
Drako Davis – a Rescued Iguana’s Story by Anneka Davis – Proud Owner I have kept reptiles for 15 years now and it all began with my first rescue, a corn snake. I have rescued and rehabilitated a number of other reptiles in that time but never an iguana, the one reptile I had dreamed … Read more