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This species grows to 8–17 in (305–381 mm) in length. The coloration of adult males can vary significantly between geographic locales, but usually it includes two or three predominant colors from the following palette: pink, red, maroon, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, cobalt blue, brown, tan, gray, black, and white.

This species grows to 6–14 in (152–356 mm) in length. Males have three annulated (composed of rings) horns, two preorbital and one nasal in all three forms. Females may have no horns, a single nasal horn, or three well-developed horns that are slightly smaller than those of the males.

The species grows to 10–24 in (254–610 mm) in length. The most prominent feature is a high, prominent casque that is much larger in males than females and the tallest of any chameleon species. Male coloration is shades of green, turquoise, yellow, orange, white, and black with bold stripes and spots. Nongravid females are green with pale patterning, but gravid females display vivid yellow, blue, and green spots and patterns against a dark background.

The species is small, not exceeding 4" (10 cm), with a very short, albeit prehensile, tail. They tend to frequent the ground and low shrubbery in forested areas. They are capable of color change, but generally in somber shades of tan to gray. They have a ventral stripe from the eye to above the base of the tail which, however, is not always displayed in lieu of plain ground colors. They are capable of quite striking coloration in the form of streaks and blotches.

The leopard gecko is a nocturnal ground-dwelling gecko found in the deserts of Pakistan, northern India, Afghanistan, and parts of Iran. Unlike most geckos, it possesses eyelids. It has become well-established in captivity, particularly through the pet industry. Leopard geckos are considered one of the most common pets in the reptile industry today.

They usually reach a size ranging from 4 to 6 inches, with some well cared for males pushing 8 inches. Overall they are a relatively small gecko. The ocelot gecko is not a true climbing gecko, but does have some capability to climb some surfaces. These geckos come from Madagascar, and are known among gecko-lovers for having very interesting personalities.

The leaf-tailed gecko family has nine members ranging in size from 30cm to 8cm. This cryptic gecko has excellent camouflage skills making it “blend” in to its natural environment of the rainforests of Madagascar. Larger members of the genus have beards and fringes around the whole body. When at rest laying head down on a mossy or lichen covered branch are almost impossible to see, the beard and fringes are flattened to the branch creating a perfect match and avoiding any shadow being cast. Small members have tails mimicking leaves, bodies resemble dead leaves and twigs. Overall this species is a master at disguise.

Largest gecko found some times and often these geckos are aggressive in nature. The breeds of geckos are having unique requirements for the temperature and humidity and hence, different levels of humidity and temperature gradient may be maintained depending on the concerned gecko breeds.

Crested Gecko has hair-like projections found above the eyes, resembling eyelashes. It has a wedge shaped head and a crest that runs from each eye to the tail.

Day geckos belong to the genus Phelsuma. Day geckos area actually a group of over 60 species, which vary in size, appearance, and habits.

They vary in color and size from region to region. On average, the larger adults reach about 3 feet (0.9 meters) from head to tail and weigh up to 1.1 pounds (0.5 kilograms).

Bearded dragon lizards are native to Australia. They live in rocky and arid regions of the country and are adept climbers. Dragons have large triangular heads and flat bodies with pointed ridges along the sides. They are omnivorous, eating both insects and plants.

Monitor lizards are generally large reptiles, although some can be as small as 12 centimeters in length. They have long necks, powerful tails and claws, and well-developed limbs. Most species are terrestrial, but arboreal and semi-aquatic monitors are also known

Skinks look roughly like true lizards, but most species have no pronounced neck and sport relatively small legs. Several genera have no limbs at all, others have only reduced limbs. Often, their way of moving resembles that of snakes more than that of other lizards.

Iguanas have excellent vision and are able to see shapes, shadows, colors and movement at long distances. Iguanas use their eyes to navigate through crowded forests, as well as for finding food. They use visual signals to communicate with other members of the same species.

Water dragons are native to the Southeast Asian mainland and Indo-Australian archipelago. Most imports arrive from Thailand or southern China. Males typically reach 3 feet; females are somewhat smaller. Males develop larger heads, jowls and crest on the back of the neck, and their femoral pores are somewhat larger than on the female.

The Uromastyx is a genus of lizard whose members are better-known as Spiny-tailed lizards, uros, mastigures, or dabb lizards. Uromastykes are primarily herbivorous, but occasionally eat insects, especially when young. They spend most of their waking hours basking in the sun, hiding in underground chambers at daytime or when danger appears. They tend to establish themselves in hilly, rocky areas with good shelter and accessible vegetation.

Anoles are small and common lizards that can be found throughout the southeastern United States, the Caribbean, and various other regions of the Western world. A large majority of them sport a green coloration, including the only species native to North America, the aptly named Green anole, although the green anole can change its color based on its mood and surroundings. Anoles are an exorbitantly diverse and plentiful group of lizards.

Adults generally do not grow to more than 90–120 cm (3.0–3.9 ft) in length, although some specimens have reached 152 cm and even 182 cm (5–6 feet), but this is very rare. Females tend to be slightly bigger than males maturing at an average of 4-4.5 feet. Males usually average around 3-3.5 feet. The build is stocky while the head is relatively small.

The Burmese Python is the largest subspecies of the Indian Python and one of the 6 largest snakes in the world, native to a big variation of tropic and subtropic areas of Southern- and Southeast Asia. They are often found near water and are sometimes semi-aquatic, but can also be found in trees.

Reticulated Pyhton is a species of python found in Southeast Asia. Adults can grow to over 28 feet (8.7 m)in length[4] but normally grow to an average of 10-20 feet. They are the world's longest snakes and longest reptile, but are not the most heavily built. Like all pythons, they are non-venomous constrictors

The red-tail boa is distributed from the Amazonian forests of Colombia to northern Argentina. It is very polymorphic and reaches an average size of six and a half to ten feet. The disposition of the red-tail boa and its beautiful coloration has made it a popular species in the pet trade and it is regularly bred in captivity

Kenyan sand boas are a small and attractive boid indigenous to Kenya and adjacent countries in East Africa. They are a fossorial species and spend much of their lives burrowed under the sandy soil in which they live. These snakes are ideally suited for their lifestyle, and have some truly remarkable adaptations.

Corn snakes are a rat snake subspecies indigenous to the American southeast. Their natural range covers most of the southern states east of Texas, and goes as far north as Kansas and parts of New England. They mostly inhabit open woods, forest clearings, and forest edges. They seem especially fond of human establishments, and are a common site on farms and in out-buildings.