Reptile Species

noun a type of lizard known for its spiky beard-like scales under its chin

• The bearded dragon is a species of lizard native to Australia.
• I love watching my bearded dragon bask under the heat lamp.
• Check out my new pet, he's a cool bearded dragon!
• The bearded dragon of the office, always keeping an eye on everything happening.

noun a type of small lizard belonging to the family Scincidae

• The skink is a type of lizard belonging to the family Scincidae.
• I saw a skink scurrying across the garden yesterday.
• That skink is one speedy little dude!
• Her quick thinking was like a skink darting away from danger.

noun a large lizard of the genus Varanus, native to Africa, Asia, and Australia, typically having a long neck, tail, and strong claws

• The biologist observed the monitor lizard in its natural habitat.
• I saw a huge monitor lizard while hiking in the jungle.
• Dude, that monitor lizard was massive!
• The monitor lizard of bureaucracy slowly crept through the office, causing chaos wherever it went.

noun A type of monitor lizard found in Australia and nearby islands.

• The goanna is a type of monitor lizard found in Australia.
• I saw a huge goanna while hiking in the bush.
• That goanna is as big as a crocodile!
• She moved through the crowd like a swift goanna, always one step ahead.

noun a large aquatic reptile similar to an alligator, found in Central and South America

• The caiman is a species of crocodilian reptile found in Central and South America.
• I saw a caiman sunbathing by the river yesterday.
• That caiman is one cool dude, just chilling in the water.
• The caiman in the room no one wants to talk about is the budget cuts.

noun a type of venomous snake native to Australia

• The acanthophis is a genus of elapid snakes native to Australia and New Guinea.
• I saw an acanthophis while hiking in the outback.
• That acanthophis is one sneaky snake, watch out!
• Her words were like the venom of an acanthophis, striking deep into his heart.

noun a type of lizard found in Africa

• The scientist studied the behavior of the acontias lizard in its natural habitat.
• I heard that acontias lizards are really good at blending into their surroundings.
• Check out that acontias over there, it's so cool!
• She moved through the crowd like an acontias, unnoticed by most.

noun a person or thing that adds

• The zoologist carefully observed the behavior of the adder in its natural habitat.
• I saw an adder while hiking in the woods yesterday.
• Watch out for that sneaky adder, it's venomous!
• The new tax law is like an adder, slowly draining our resources.

noun aesculapian snake

• The aesculapian snake is a non-venomous species commonly found in Europe.
• I saw a cool aesculapian snake while hiking in the forest.
• That aesculapian snake is slithering around like it owns the place.
• Her graceful movements on the dance floor were compared to that of an aesculapian snake.

noun a member of a group of Hindu scriptures

• The agama lizard is commonly found in sub-Saharan Africa.
• I saw an agama chilling on a rock during my hike.
• Check out that cool agama sunbathing over there.
• Her colorful personality was like an agama lizard, always brightening up the room.