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The American alligator is the state reptile of Florida. This is a list of reptiles which are found in the U.S. state of Florida. This list includes both native and introduced species. Introduced species are put on this list only if they have an established population (large breeding population, numerous specimens caught, invasive, etc.).
The Florida scrub lizard (Sceloporus woodi) is a species of lizard in the family Phrynosomatidae. The species is endemic to Florida, the United States. [1] [2] Etymology
"A new genus and species of Lizard from Florida". Proceedings of the United States National Museum 39: 33-35. (Neoseps, new genus, p. 33; Neoseps reynoldsi, new species, pp. 34–35, Figures 1-6). Sutton, P.E. (1996). A mark and recapture study of the Florida sand skink Neoseps reynoldsi and a comparison of sand skink sampling methods.
They're among about 50 species of nonnative lizards now found in Florida, according to the University of Florida. Where have red-headed agamas been reported in Florida? The Peter's rock agama has ...
Florida has a big lizard problem. Between lion fish and Burmese pythons, Florida has a lot of invasive species problems -- and the newest is massive Nile Monitor Lizards. Nile Monitor Lizards can ...
Two species are IUCN Vulnerable: the desert tortoise (California and Nevada) and the gopher tortoise (Georgia, also the official tortoise of Florida). [7] [18] Three species are Near Threatened: the diamondback terrapin (Maryland), the ornate box turtle (Kansas), and the common box turtle (Missouri with the three-toed subspecies, North Carolina ...
A large lizard, known as the tegu, has started to take root in Tampa, Florida. But it's not supposed to be. The reptile, native to South America, has become a popular exotic pet amongst Floridians ...
Rhineura floridana, known commonly as the Florida worm lizard, [4] graveyard snake, [5] or thunderworm, is a species of amphisbaenian in the family Rhineuridae.The species is the only extant member of the genus Rhineura, [6] [7] and is found primarily in Florida but has been recorded in Lanier County, Georgia. [1]