The Amphibians and Reptiles of Cyprus


Learn about the appearance and biology of the amphibians and reptiles of Cyprus: Here you can identify species, find out when and where you can observe them, learn more about their natural history, and in the case of snakes, if they pose a threat to humans.

► Roll-over the photographs to show information on each species.
► To learn more about the amphibians and reptiles of Cyprus, please have a look at the book "The Amphibians and Reptiles of Cyprus"!

AMPHIBIANS

  • Green Toad

    Green Toad

  • Yellow-Lemon Tree Frog

    Yellow-Lemon Tree Frog

  • Cyprus Water Frog

    Cyprus Water Frog

TERRAPINS and TURTLES

  • Red-Eared Terrapin

    Red Eared Terrapin

  • Balkan Terrapin

    Balkan Terrapin

LIZARDS

  • Starred Agama

    Starred Agama

  • European Chameleon

    European Chameleon

  • Kotschy's Gecko

    Kotschy's Gecko

  • Turkish Gecko

    Turkish Gecko

  • Snake-eyed skink

    Snake-Eyed Skink

  • Ocellated Skink

    Ocellated Skink

  • Spotted Skink

    Spotted Skink

  • Striped Skink

    Striped Skink

  • Spiny-Footed Lizard

    Spiny-Footed Lizard

  • Snake-Eyed Lizard

    Snake Eyed Lizard

  • Troodos Lizard

    Troodos Lizard

SNAKES

  • Worm Snake

    Worm Snake

  • Cyprus Grass Snake

    Cyprus Grass Snake

  • Large Whip Snake

    Large Whip Snake

  • Cyprus Whip Snake

    Cyprus Whip Snake

  • Coin Snake

    Coin Snake

  • Cat Snake

    Catsnake

  • Montpellier Snake

    Montpellier Snake

  • Blunt-Nosed Viper

    Blunt-Nosed Viper