Reptile Database

Search the Reptile Database for species information, publications, and related links; its site includes data downloads.

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About Reptile Database

The Reptile Database is a website for searching information about reptile species. It also provides related publications, links to other pages, and data downloads. The homepage lists six reptile groups covered by the database: lizards, snakes, tuataras, crocodiles, amphisbaenians, and turtles. The site is maintained by Peter Uetz, who writes the HTML pages and content, and Jirí Hošek, who maintains the search engine, with help from many volunteers. The homepage shows a copyright notice from 1995 to 2026 and gives a citation format for the database. The last update shown is 24 June 2026. Pricing is unknown, and the homepage excerpt does not describe any usage limits.

Key features

  • Advanced Search for finding reptile species records
  • Coverage of lizards, snakes, tuataras, crocodiles, amphisbaenians, and turtles
  • Data downloads from the site
  • Page listing data sources and journals
  • Publications section and a page with species counts
  • Suggested citation format for the database
Best for: Researchers, students, and others who need reptile species information, publications, or downloadable data.
Good for
  • Covers six reptile groups in one database
  • Provides data downloads
  • Shows a recent last-updated date on the homepage

Reptile Database at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Reptile Database FAQ

Who maintains the Reptile Database?
Peter Uetz maintains the HTML pages and content, and Jirí Hošek maintains the search engine. The site credits many volunteers for their help.
Which reptile groups are covered?
The homepage lists lizards, snakes, tuataras, crocodiles, amphisbaenians, and turtles.
How should the database be cited?
The site gives a citation format that names Uetz, P., Freed, P, Aguilar, R., Reyes, F., Kudera, J. & Hošek, J. as editors, with the URL http://www.reptile-database.org and an access date field.
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