Explore: Reptile Trade

Rhynchocephalia. About 12,000 living species of reptiles are listed in the Reptile Database. The study of the traditional reptile orders, customarily in combination

venomous, or collection for the captive reptile trade (they are listed on CITES, which restricts international trade). They feed on small animal prey, such

years, although longer may be possible. Through selective breeding the reptile trade has been able to produce numerous color variants of the African fat-tailed

has been gaining attention for Lygodactylus geckos in the reptile trade. Since all trade in wild-caught Lygodactylus williamsi is illegal, shipments

challenges for care. Lystrophis species are fairly new to the commercial reptile trade, and are now commonly bred in captivity, but can be some of the more

states have named an official state reptile. As with other state symbols, states compare admirable aspects of the reptile and of the state, within designating

live reptiles and amphibians in captivity, whether as a hobby or as a commercial breeding operation. "Herps" is an informal term for both reptiles and

Green iguanas are by far the most globally traded reptiles, representing 46% of the total reptile trade in the US from 1996 and 2012, with annual imports

green iguana (Iguana iguana) is the most globally traded reptile representing 46% of the total reptile trade in the US from 1996 and 2012, with annual imports

Snakes, like other reptiles, have skin covered in scales. Snakes are entirely covered with scales or scutes of various shapes and sizes, known as snakeskin