Amazon Tree Boa

Posted on January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 by Bryan Hughes

One of several Amazon Tree Boas we found in the Peruvian Amazon a few years ago.

Tanta’s Anole from Peru

Posted on December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

This is one of the cooler Anole species I’ve seen. Tanda’s Anole (Anolis tandai), found in Peru in 2023.

Common Whipsnake of the Amazon

Posted on December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

Common Whipsnake, Chironius exoletus. Peru, 2020

Spotted Anole in Peru

Posted on December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

Spotted Anole, spotted in Peru a couple of years ago. Females of this species (and many Anoles) lay only a single egg at a time, which is helpful if you’re a small lizard.

Oliveira, J. A., & Moraes, L. J. C. L. (2021). Mating behavior of Anolis punctatus in the Brazilian Amazonia. Phyllomedusa: Journal of Herpetology, 20(1), 115–119

Three Striped Poison Frog

Posted on December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

A Three-striped Poison Frog (Ameerega trivittata) we spotted in the Peruvian Amazon a couple of years ago.

Amazon Tree Boa

Posted on December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

An Amazon Tree Boa, spotted by flashlight on a boat in Peru. Unlike most snakes, their eyes shine orange-red in the light, and can be seen even high in trees. Birds and amphibians’ eyes also glow a similar color, though, so there are a lot of false calls of “snake!”.

Black Headed Calico Snake

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

Close up with a Black Headed Calico Snake, a harmless mimic of the Hemphrich’s Coralsnake which also lives in the area. Found a couple of years ago in Peru.

Map Treefrog in Peru

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 by Bryan Hughes

One of the large treefrogs that can be found in the eastern Amazon. Its mottled pattern is variable, often forming random blotches and shapes that can resemble land masses on an old map. Loreto, Peru.