Dumeril’s monitors (Varanus dumerili) are large, arboreal lizards native to southeast Asia, namely Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Borneo, and nearby islands. They prefer to live near water, usually in a forested environment. Dumeril’s monitors typically grow to a total length of...
Chinese cave geckos (Goniurosaurus sp.) are a group of 5.5-9.5” long, terrestrial, nocturnal lizards native to parts of China, Vietnam, and Japan. Their preferred habitat is lowland rainforest near rock formations and/or caves with high humidity and dense foliage cover....
Chahoua geckos (Mniarogekko chahoua) are medium-sized, nocturnal, arboreal lizards native to New Caledonia, particularly the islands of Grande Terre and the Isle of Pines. They prefer to hang out in the shaded understory and are not often found in the...
Carpet chameleons (Furcifer lateralis) are small, diurnal, arboreal lizards native to Madagascar. They can be found in a wide variety of humid environments around the island, including mountains, deserts, rainforest, and even urban areas. They generally prefer small trees and...
Ackies (Varanus acanthurus) are medium-sized, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to the northwest quadrant of Australia. They can be found in arid/seasonally dry areas with plentiful rock cover and sparse vegetation. Ackie monitors generally have a slim build with round bellies....
Long-nosed leopard lizards (Gambelia wislizenii) are small to medium-sized diurnal, terrestrial lizards that can be found throughout most of the western US, as well as parts of northern Mexico. They can be found in desert plains with significant amounts of...
Jeweled lacertas (Timon lepidus) are 16-24”, diurnal, semi-arboreal lizards native to southwestern Europe, particularly the Iberian peninsula. They prefer open, dry habitat, and can be found in a variety of areas, including woodland, scrub, rockland, and orchards. Jeweled lacertas are...
Colombian tegus (Tupinambis spp.) are medium-large, diurnal lizards native to the northern half of South America. They typically prefer jungle habitats, and although they are considered terrestrial, they are also cable climbers and swimmers. Colombian tegus typically have bronze and...
Cuban knight anoles (Anolis equestris) are medium-sized diurnal lizards native to Cuba. They are typically bright green in color, with yellow markings. They can be identified by their large, triangular head, large eyes, thick neck with a pink dewlap, and...
Argus monitors (Varanus panoptes) are 3.5-5’ long, diurnal, terrestrial lizards native to Indonesia, New Guinea, and certain parts of Australia. They generally prefer riparian (close to water) habitats, and are strong swimmers. Argus monitors usually have a brown to reddish...
Giant day geckos (Phelsuma grandis, formerly Phelsuma madagascariensis) are the largest geckos of the genus Phelsuma, a group of diurnal, arboreal lizards commonly called “day geckos”. They are native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar, but have established invasive populations...
Mourning geckos (Lepidodactylus lugubris) are 3-4” long, nocturnal, arboreal geckos native to the Indo-Pacific coast, including but not limited to Hawaii, Indonesia, and Australia. They are very adaptable, but their preferred habitat is temperate rainforest. Mourning geckos are tiny, fine-featured...
