HerpDesk Species Library

A structured central database of reptile and amphibian species, illustrated with real photography of the animals and the habitats they occupy. Open any species for its full profile, IUCN Red List status and wild distribution.

Ultraviolet, photoperiod and temperature figures follow Baines et al. (2016), the UV-Tool published in the Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research. Photographs are licensed images from Wikimedia Commons, credited on each profile; conservation status is taken from the IUCN Red List. See all references and sources. Species information is general guidance only. Individual requirements vary with age, health, reproductive status, enclosure design, season and professional veterinary advice. HerpDesk Manager is a record-management tool. It does not provide veterinary diagnosis or treatment advice. Always contact a suitably qualified veterinary surgeon about the health of an animal.