This list includes 5 Reptiles that start with Q, from “Queen Snake” to “Quinkan Velvet Gecko”. These species span freshwater and forest habitats and include both snakes and geckos valued by naturalists and pet owners.

Reptiles that start with Q are a small, varied group including snakes and lizards found worldwide. The Queen Snake, for example, is well known in North American streams for its fish-eating habits.

Below you’ll find the table with Common name, Scientific name, Habitat, and Average adult size (cm).

Common name: The widely used English name helps you identify the species quickly and match it to field guides or pet listings.

Scientific name: The Latin binomial gives you the exact species identification for research, conservation, and accurate searching.

Habitat: A concise habitat note shows where the species lives so you can find it or understand its ecology.

Average adult size (cm): Typical adult length in centimeters helps you compare species and assess care or field expectations.

Size measurement: Indicates whether length is total, snout–vent (SVL), or carapace measurement so you interpret size correctly.

Reptiles that start with Q

Common NameScientific NameHabitatAverage Adult Size (cm; measurement type)
Queen SnakeRegina septemvittataFreshwater streams, rivers60 cm (TL)
Quince MonitorVaranus melinusTropical forest canopy120 cm (TL)
Quinkan Velvet GeckoUvidicolus quincunaRocky sandstone outcrops9 cm (SVL)
Queensland Small-eyed SnakeCryptophis queenslandicusForests, woodlands50 cm (TL)
Queensland Blind SnakeAnilios queenslandicusForests, grasslands25 cm (TL)

Descriptions

Queen Snake
A non-venomous North American snake known for its specialized diet, feeding almost exclusively on newly-molted crayfish. They have a dark body with three faint dark stripes and a distinct yellowish belly with four brown stripes.
Quince Monitor
A stunning, bright yellow monitor lizard from Indonesia’s Sula Islands. Discovered by science only in 1997, this agile, tree-dwelling lizard uses its prehensile tail for climbing and balance in the forest canopy.
Quinkan Velvet Gecko
A striking nocturnal gecko from Queensland, Australia, named for the Quinkan rock art region it inhabits. It has velvety skin with bold, contrasting patterns that provide excellent camouflage on sandstone cliffs and rock faces.
Queensland Small-eyed Snake
A venomous elapid snake found along the eastern coast of Queensland, Australia. This nocturnal species is often found in leaf litter or under logs where it preys on lizards and frogs. Its venom is dangerously neurotoxic.
Queensland Blind Snake
A small, burrowing snake from Queensland, Australia, that resembles an earthworm. It is non-venomous and spends most of its life underground, feeding on the eggs and larvae of ants and termites. Its eyes are just small, dark spots.
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