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10 species

Reptiles in Asia

Here are 10 species of reptiles that live in Asia. Every species has its own page with measurements, habitat, behaviour, IUCN conservation status and sources.

Crocodilians1

Gharial
Critically Endangered
🦎 Crocodilians

Gharial

Gavialis gangeticus

159–250 kg
40–60 yrs
RiverWetland

Lizards1

Komodo Dragon
Endangered
🦎 Lizards

Komodo Dragon

Varanus komodoensis

50–90 kg
20–30 yrs
ForestGrasslandSavanna+1

Snakes2

King Cobra
Vulnerable
🦎 Snakes

King Cobra

Ophiophagus hannah

6–12 kg
17–25 yrs
ForestRainforestbamboo_forest+2
Reticulated Python
Least Concern
🦎 Snakes

Reticulated Python

Python reticulatus

25–158 kg
15–30 yrs
RainforestForestWetland+2

Other6

Common House Gecko
Least Concern
🦎 Reptiles

Common House Gecko

Hemidactylus frenatus

2–5 g
3–5 yrs
UrbanGardenForest+3
Mediterranean Gecko
Least Concern
🦎 Reptiles

Mediterranean Gecko

Hemidactylus turcicus

2–5 g
3–8 yrs
UrbanGardenRocky Cliffs+3
Mediterranean pond turtle
Least Concern
🦎 Reptiles

Mediterranean pond turtle

Mauremys leprosa

0.4–2 kg
20–40 yrs
WetlandRiverLake+2
Montpellier Snake
Least Concern
🦎 Reptiles

Montpellier Snake

Malpolon monspessulanus

0.3–1.2 kg
10–20 yrs
GrasslandWoodlandRocky Cliffs+3
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Least Concern
🦎 Reptiles

Olive Ridley Sea Turtle

Lepidochelys olivacea

35–50 kg
30–50 yrs
OceanCoastReef
Pond Slider
Least Concern
🦎 Reptiles

Pond Slider

Trachemys scripta

0.2–2.5 kg
20–50 yrs
WetlandRiverLake+2