Reptile Breeds

Learn about 18 reptile breeds and species — size, lifespan, temperament and care requirements.

Reptile

Bearded Dragon

Australia 16-24 inches 10-15 years

Docile, diurnal, curious

Corn Snake

United States 3-5 feet 15-20 years

Docile, calm, easy to handle

Crested Gecko

New Caledonia 6-9 inches 15-20 years

Gentle, nocturnal, hardy

Leopard Gecko

South and Central Asia 7-10 inches 10-20 years

Docile, nocturnal, hardy

Argentine Black and White Tegu

South America 3-4 feet 10-20 years

Intelligent, calm with handling

Ball Python

West and Central Africa 3-5 feet 20-30 years

Docile, shy, calm

Blue-Tongued Skink

Australia 18-24 inches 15-20 years

Docile, calm, handleable

Chameleon

Africa/Madagascar 6-20 inches by species 3-10 years

Delicate, solitary

Fire-Bellied Toad

East Asia 1.5-2 inches 10-15 years

Active, aquatic

Green Anole

Southeastern United States 6-9 inches 4-8 years

Active, skittish

King Snake

United States 3-6 feet 15-20 years

Docile, hardy

Milk Snake

Americas 2-5 feet 15-20 years

Docile, hardy

Pac-Man Frog

South America 3-6 inches 6-10 years

Sedentary, hardy

Red-Eared Slider

United States 10-12 inches 20-30 years

Active, hardy

Russian Tortoise

Central Asia 6-10 inches 40-50 years

Docile, hardy, calm

Tegu

South America 3-4 feet 10-20 years

Intelligent, curious, trainable

Tokay Gecko

Southeast Asia 10-15 inches 10-15 years

Feisty, defensive

Uromastyx

North Africa/Middle East 10-18 inches 15-20 years

Docile, herbivorous