This list includes 25 Reptiles that start with E, from “Eastern bearded dragon” to “Eyelash viper”. Many entries are lizards and snakes found in tropical regions and commonly kept as pets or studied in conservation.
Reptiles that start with E are species of scaled vertebrates whose common names begin with the letter E. For example, the Eastern bearded dragon is a widely kept pet and a familiar example from Australia.
Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Habitat and Average size.
Common name: The familiar name you use to search or recognize a species, helpful for quick identification and casual reference.
Scientific name: The Latin binomial lets you confirm the exact species and find precise, consistent information across sources.
Habitat: A concise description of where the reptile lives, so you understand its typical range and ecological setting.
Average size (cm, measurement): Typical adult length given in centimetres with the measurement type noted, so you can compare species at a glance.
Sources: The Reptile Database; IUCN Red List. Last updated: 2025-12-01.
Reptiles that start with E
| Common Name | Scientific name | Habitat | Average size (cm & measurement) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern diamondback rattlesnake | Crotalus adamanteus | coastal pine forest, salt marsh | 150 cm (TL) |
| Eastern indigo snake | Drymarchon couperi | pine flatwoods, longleaf ecosystem | 200 cm (TL) |
| Eastern box turtle | Terrapene carolina | deciduous forest, grassland edges | 13 cm (CL) |
| Eastern fence lizard | Sceloporus undulatus | dry, open woodlands and rocky outcrops | 7 cm (SVL) |
| Eastern coral snake | Micrurus fulvius | pine flatwoods, sandy soils | 75 cm (TL) |
| Eastern racer | Coluber constrictor | open woods, fields, roadside edges | 120 cm (TL) |
| Eastern hognose snake | Heterodon platirhinos | sandy soils, grasslands, pine barrens | 60 cm (TL) |
| Eastern glass lizard | Ophisaurus ventralis | pine flatwoods, grasslands, open woodland | 60 cm (TL) |
| Eastern mud turtle | Kinosternon subrubrum | slow freshwater ponds, marshes | 10 cm (CL) |
| Eastern kingsnake | Lampropeltis getula | woodland edges, wetlands | 120 cm (TL) |
| Eastern water skink | Eulamprus quoyii | freshwater margins, wetlands (Australia) | 25 cm (TL) |
| Eastern bearded dragon | Pogona barbata | woodland, open forest, savanna (Australia) | 40 cm (TL) |
| Eastern green mamba | Dendroaspis angusticeps | coastal and montane forests | 180 cm (TL) |
| Emerald tree boa | Corallus caninus | Amazon rainforest canopy | 150 cm (TL) |
| Eyelash viper | Bothriechis schlegelii | tropical montane and lowland forest | 60 cm (TL) |
| Egyptian cobra | Naja haje | savanna, semi-desert, agricultural land | 150 cm (TL) |
| Egyptian tortoise | Testudo kleinmanni | semi-desert, scrub (North Africa) | 10 cm (CL) |
| Egyptian sand boa | Eryx colubrinus | arid and semi-arid sands, dunes | 75 cm (TL) |
| Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard | Uromastyx aegyptia | rocky deserts and arid plains | 35 cm (TL) |
| European pond turtle | Emys orbicularis | freshwater ponds, slow rivers | 18 cm (CL) |
| European green lizard | Lacerta viridis | scrub, woodland edges, grassland | 20 cm (SVL) |
| European glass lizard | Pseudopus apodus | dry grassland, scrub, rocky slopes | 120 cm (TL) |
| European adder | Vipera berus | heathland, moorland, open woodland | 60 cm (TL) |
| Emerald tree monitor | Varanus prasinus | tropical rainforest canopy (New Guinea) | 55 cm (TL) |
| Egg-eating snake | Dasypeltis scabra | savanna, dry forest, scrub | 60 cm (TL) |
Descriptions
Eastern diamondback rattlesnake
Large venomous rattlesnake of the southeastern US; heavy-bodied with distinctive diamond pattern and a loud rattle. Often found in dry coastal habitats. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern indigo snake
One of North America’s largest nonvenomous snakes; glossy black and predator of other snakes. Federally threatened in parts of its range. Source: IUCN (2023-11)
Eastern box turtle
Terrestrial turtle with a hinged plastron allowing full shell closure; colorful patterns vary by region. Long-lived and familiar in eastern North America. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern fence lizard
Common backyard lizard with bright blue belly patches on males; basks on rocks and logs. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern coral snake
Small, vividly banded venomous snake with potent neurotoxic venom; secretive and often underground or under debris. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern racer
Fast, diurnal, nonvenomous snake that actively hunts small vertebrates; color varies widely across its range. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern hognose snake
Harmless specialist that eats amphibians; famous for dramatic defensive displays and feigning death. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern glass lizard
Legless lizard that looks like a snake; easily recognized by its eyelids and ability to autotomize the tail. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern mud turtle
Small aquatic turtle with domed carapace; omnivorous and secretive, common in eastern North American wetlands. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern kingsnake
Glossy, black-bodied constrictor with white chain-like bands; known to prey on other snakes, including venomous species. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern water skink
Semi-aquatic skink often seen near streams and ponds; active hunter of insects and small vertebrates. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern bearded dragon
Large Australian agamid with a spiny throat “beard” used in displays; arboreal to terrestrial habits. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eastern green mamba
Slim, highly arboreal and venomous African snake with brilliant green coloration; fast and alert in trees. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Emerald tree boa
Striking green arboreal boa with white dorsal markings; ambush predator that coils on branches. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Eyelash viper
Small, highly variable-colored arboreal viper with characteristic supraocular “eyelash” scales; ambush predator. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Egyptian cobra
Large hooded cobra of North Africa and the Middle East; neurotoxic venom and cultural significance in human history. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Egyptian tortoise
Tiny desert tortoise with high conservation concern; threatened by habitat loss and collection. Source: IUCN (2023-12)
Egyptian sand boa
Stout, burrowing boa with smooth scales and a short tail; often kept in captivity for docile nature. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard
Herbivorous, stout-bodied agamid with a spiny tail used for defense; basks on rocks in hot deserts. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
European pond turtle
Widespread Eurasian aquatic turtle that prefers still waters; females often larger and shell patterns variable. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
European green lizard
Bright green lizard of Europe; active in sunny habitats and displays territorial behavior during breeding. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
European glass lizard
Europe’s largest legless lizard; heavy-bodied with visible ear openings and movable eyelids. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
European adder
Widespread venomous viper in Europe with a characteristic dorsal zigzag; variable coloration and cold-tolerant. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Emerald tree monitor
Small, bright-green arboreal monitor with prehensile tail; excellent climber and insectivore/small-prey eater. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)
Egg-eating snake
Specialist that feeds almost exclusively on bird eggs; nonvenomous and widely distributed in Africa. Source: Reptile Database (2024-06)