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A large, nonvenomous, colubrid snake. One of the largest/longest snakes of North America and the United States, reaching lengths up to 8 ft.
Bullsnake, Pituophis catenifer sayi, a subspecies of the gopher snake.
are small, terrestrial lizards, rarely exceeding 4 in (10 cm) in length. They have alternating bands of yellow and brown or pink colored banding down their body, generally with black accenting on the bands, and sometimes with varying degrees of black speckling.
Texas Banded Geckos
is a species of mostly aquatic, nonvenomous, colubrid snakes most commonly found in the Midwest, Southeastern United States.
Banded Water Snake
this turtle is characterized by a large, heavy head, and a long, thick shell with three dorsal ridges of large scales (osteoderms), giving it an appearance reminiscent of the armoured ankylosaurs. It can be immediately distinguished from the common snapping turtle by the three distinct rows of spikes and raised plates on the carapace, whereas the common snapping turtle has a smoother carapace.
Alligator Snapping Turtle
Is it legal to keep a Texas Spiny Lizard as a pet?
Yes, it is generally legal to keep Texas spiny lizards as pets in Texas.
However, you may need a Nongame Permit if you intend to possess a certain number of reptiles or amphibians, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).
Native to Mexico. They don't have fangs, instead, they have a few grooved teeth that deliver their venom.
These lizards are mostly brown or dark black with yellow spots.
The Mexican beaded lizard, Heloderma horridum, is a species from the beaded lizard family Helodermatidae.
A species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. The species is native to the southwestern and central United States and northern Mexico. There are eight recognized subspecies.
Holbrookia maculata, commonly known as the Lesser Earless Lizard.
is a venomous pit viper species found in the southwestern United States and Mexico. Four subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.
Black-tailed rattlesnake
A relatively large turtle, capable of growing to a shell length of 12+ inches (30.5 cm). They are green in color, with yellow and black markings that fade with age. Males can be distinguished from females by their longer tails, longer claws, and overall smaller size.
Texas Cooter Turtle. Similar to the red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) shares its range and habits, but can easily be distinguished from the Texas cooter by red patches on either side of its head.
Is it illegal to pick up a Texas Horned Lizard?
Yes, it is illegal to pick up or handle a Texas horned lizard in Texas. This is because the lizard is considered a threatened species in the state. It is against the law to take, possess, transport, or sell them without a special permit.
It is illegal to pick up, touch, or possess them in Texas.
A species of mildly venomous rear-fanged snake in the family Colubridae. The venom is specifically adapted to amphibian prey and is harmless to humans.
Eastern Hognose Snake, Heterodon platirhinos, some people may have an allergic reaction, and experience local swelling and other symptoms.
A common species of lizard in the family Anguidae. The species is native to the Pacific coast of North America. It ranges from Baja California to the state of Washington and lives in a variety of habitats including grasslands, chaparral, forests, and even urban areas.
The Southern Alligator Lizard, Elgaria multicarinata, they do not typically bask in the sun out in the open or on top of a rock like many other lizard species.
is a subspecies of the eastern racer, a nonvenomous colubrid snake, endemic to the southern United States.
Coluber constrictor anthicus, commonly known as the buttermilk racer
Cagle's Map Turtle (Graptemys caglei) is endemic to what River system?
The Guadalupe River system in south Texas
What permit is needed for possessing more than a certain number of certain species of reptiles or amphibians, and for collecting or selling certain nongame species.
Nongame Permit
A species of venomous lizard native to the Southwestern United States and the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora. It is a heavy, slow-moving reptile, up to 56 centimetres long.
Gila Monster, Heloderma suspectrum, is the only venomous lizard native to the United States.
In the eastern and western thirds of Texas, the _________ is the most common lizard. It is arboreal, which means it spends most of its time in trees.
Texas Spiny lizard
a subspecies of Storeria dekayi, is a nonvenomous snake in the family Colubridae. It is endemic to North America
Texas Brown Snake
Texas tortoises typically live for ___ to ___ years.
50 to 70 years, both in the wild and in captivity. While some sources suggest they can live up to 60 years in captivity, others indicate a potential lifespan of 50 to 70
Are Timber Rattlesnake protected by the ESA?
No, Timber Rattlesnakes are not currently federally protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). While they are listed as endangered or threatened by some states, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has not listed them as a federally protected species.
Genus of nonvenomous colubrid snakes. The genus includes nine species, all native to North America. Five of the species have recognized subspecies.
Nerodia, commonly referred to as water snakes due to their aquatic behavior.
A tree-dwelling species of _____ lizard native to the southeastern United States and introduced to islands in the Pacific and Caribbean. A small to medium-sized lizard. ____ is a trunk-crown ecomorph and can change its color to several shades from brown to green.
The Green Anole, Anolis Carolinensis, is the only native Anole in the United States.
is a species of snake in the family Elapidae. It is native to the southern United States and adjacent northeastern and central Mexico.
Micrurus tener, commonly known as the Texas coral snake
is a subspecies of soft-shelled turtle native to the United States, in the state of Texas. Their range is limited only to the Nueces and Guadalupe rivers, and their immediate tributaries.
Guadalupe spiny softshell turtle.
Are Earless Glass Lizards protected by the ESA?
No, earless glass lizards are not typically protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the United States. However, there are some exceptions and specific cases. For example, the Plateau spot-tailed earless lizard was once listed under the ESA but was subsequently removed.