Reptile Information

There are four Orders of reptiles only two of which (Squamata (lizards and snakes) and Testudines (turtles) are found in Canada. The other two Orders are Crocodylia (the crocodiles and alligators) and Sphenodontida (Tuataras, two lizard-like species from New Zealand).

Fun and Educational Information

Go directly to the Reptile FUN Zone

• Tour of Canadian Reptiles by Province or by Ecozone
  Learn more about the species found in your province or anywhere else in Canada, or within any ecozone in Canada
  
  
• The Great Canadian Amphibian and Reptile Quiz
  Test your identification skills
  
  
• Identification Key to Reptiles of Canada
  A key, or guide for identifying reptiles based on distinguishing characteristics
  
  
• Reptile Biology
  General description of reptiles

Reference Information

• Legal Protection for Amphibians and Reptiles
  Information on current legal protection in each province
  
  
• Reptile and Amphibian Tunnels
  Information on current research on reptile tunnels
  
  
• Reptile Conservation Issues
  Information on conservation concerns for reptiles
  
  
• Reading List
  Reference with valuable information on reptiles