This pretty little toad is in steep decline within its range in the Amazon basin. In some pockets, however, they can be locally abundant. This is one of several seen in a short amount of time on a daytime hike through the rainforest at the start of 2024.
A large Western Ghats King Cobra resting in foliage at the edge of a field in Karnataka, India.
Collared Tree Runner from Peru, found sleeping in low branches on a night time walk through the rainforest.
Red Diamond Rattlesnake stuffed into a crevice at its den in southern California.
I spotted this Horned Viper basking in the grass at the edge of thick vegetation. Greece, 2022.
Like a lizard with the body of a crocodilian – a Common Stream-side Lizard found in Peru a few years ago.
A tiny Two-Striped Forest Pitviper (Bothrops bilineatus) from Loreto, Peru. This was the first I’d ever seen and it didn’t disappoint. Just a beautiful little green snake with a hint of blue.
One of many Indian Vinesnakes we found moving in low branches on a rainy night in Karnataka, India.
One of many Caucasian Sand Boas we found in Greece a couple of years ago.
One of several Amazon Tree Boas we found on a night time boat ride in Peru.
