Terrestrial Reptiles

Exhibits a dark olive-brown base colour with pale dorsolateral spots that may merge into lines. The throat can be reddish, while the underparts are pale with occasional dark spots on the flanks. The tail of juveniles is often bright blue. Males and females may display different colouration patterns, with males often having more vivid hues. 

One of the largest lizards in its genus. Adults display a bright green hue with fine black speckles. Males frequently show bright blue heads in the spring. Juveniles are typically brown with three yellowish longitudinal stripes along the back, a feature that gives the species its name “trilineata“.

These are large, powerful snakes that have a silver-grey to light brown colour, with adults becoming orange or copper with age. Juveniles have large dark transverse bars on a part of the back and a light longitudinal stripe in the middle of the neck, often forming a cross with the mantle and the first lateral bar. The head of juveniles resembles young Balkan snakes.

Features a robust body with a dorsal colouration ranging from grey to light brown, adorned with dark, coin-shaped spots along the back. The ventral side is generally lighter, often white or yellowish. The head is relatively broad with large eyes possessing round pupils, indicating its diurnal activity pattern.

Their skin colour varies widely, including shades of green, yellow, grey, and brown, often with stripes and spots. Colour changes are influenced by factors such as mood, temperature, and communication needs. They possess independently rotating eyes, allowing for a 360-degree field of vision, and a long, sticky tongue used to capture prey. Their feet are adapted for grasping branches, and they have a prehensile tail for balance.

Features a slim, elongated body with a greyish to brown dorsal colouration and a lighter ventral side. The head is distinct from the body, with large eyes and round pupils. Distinctive dark markings may be present on the head and neck regions.

Features a distinctively elongated head with prominent supraorbital scales, giving it a characteristic “eagle-like” appearance. The belly is usually pale yellow or whitish, sometimes with fine orange speckles. Males typically exhibit a uniform grey-green to bluish-grey dorsal colouration without the dark “saddle” marking seen in related species. Females and Juveniles display brownish tones with 2–3 longitudinal rows of dark spots or stripes along the back.

Features a light brown to grey base colour with dark dorsal spots or bands. The head is distinct and flattened, with vertical slit pupils reminiscent of a cat’s eyes.

Slim, snake-like body covered with shiny rounded scales that are a dark metallic brown colour. 

Its base colour ranges from grey to tan, and it features a distinctive Y-shaped marking on the back of its head. It has a striking pattern with a series of reddish-brown blotches bordered in black along its back.

Typically dark green or brown with a distinctive yellow or whitish collar behind the head, earning it the nickname “ringed snake. Colour variations include grey to black, with darker hues more common in cooler regions. The underside is whitish with irregular black markings, useful for individual identification.

Their domed carapace varies in colour from yellow to brown, often adorned with dark blotches or patterns that provide camouflage in their natural habitats. Named for the small, conical spurs located on each thigh, a characteristic feature of this species.

They possess a stout body with a short, blunt tail. Their coloration varies from brownish-green to gray, adorned with darker blotches. The belly is usually white or yellowish, sometimes speckled with darker spots.

Snake-like in appearance, with a robust, cylindrical body. It has a wedge-shaped head with movable eyelids, external ear openings, and a distinctive lateral fold running along each side. Colouration ranges from beige and tan to brown or grey, often with darker flecks, providing excellent camouflage in its natural habitat.

It has a robust body covered in smooth, glossy scales, well-developed limbs, and a long tail that can reach up to twice the body length. Its most distinctive feature is the pattern of light-colored longitudinal stripes running down its olive-brown to greyish body, typically one mid-dorsal stripe and two lateral stripes on each side, creating a characteristic striped appearance. The belly is usually lighter, ranging from whitish to pale yellow.

It is a small lizard with a flattened, translucent pinkish-grey to light brown body. Covered with small tubercles, giving it a warty appearance. Its most distinctive features include large, lidless eyes with vertical pupils that reflect light at night, specialised toe pads with microscopic setae that enable climbing smooth vertical surfaces, and a segmented tail that can be detached and regenerated. The underside is typically translucent white.

It has a robust body with strongly keeled scales. The head is distinctly triangular and set off from the neck. Colouration varies but generally features a greyish, brownish, or yellowish-tan base colour with a zigzag or series of connected diamond-shaped patterns running down the back. This pattern is typically darker, ranging from dark brown to almost black. The belly is lighter, often yellowish or greyish, with dark mottling. Female snakes are often longer than males. 

They have cylindrical bodies with smooth, glossy scales. Relatively small, slightly distinct heads with large eyes featuring round pupils. The most distinctive feature is its colouration pattern, typically greyish, olive-brown, or tan body with a characteristic dark collar or “ring” marking behind the head. Some individuals display faint, darker flecking along the body. The underside is uniformly light coloured, usually cream or yellowish-white, without distinct markings.

 It has a streamlined body covered in small, keeled scales, well-developed limbs, and a pointed snout. Its most distinctive feature—and the source of its common name—is its fused, transparent lower eyelids that cover the eyes like permanent “spectacles” similar to those of snakes, rather than the movable eyelids found in most lizards. Coloration is typically brownish, grayish, or olive with light lateral stripes running down each side and sometimes a pattern of small dark spots or flecks. Males often show brighter colors during breeding season, particularly blue spots on their flanks.

It has a somewhat flattened body covered in rough, spiny scales, particularly prominent around the neck, back, and tail. The head is relatively large and triangular. Its most distinctive features include the star-like arrangements of pointed scales scattered across its body. Colouration varies by location, gender, and temperature but ranges from grayish-brown to olive with darker spots or mottling. Males develop vivid breeding colours on their heads and throats, usually bright blues and oranges, especially during territorial displays and mating season.