German Cockroach
Two stripes. One unstoppable house pest.
Conservation Threats
Pollution
Contamination from chemicals, plastics, noise, and light affecting wildlife health and behavior
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Texas Indigo Snake
South Texas' diurnal snake hunter
Kirtland's Snake
Red-bellied ghost of wet prairies
Green Mamba
Mambas: the canopy's quick-strike elapids
Egyptian Cobra (Egyptian Asp)
Hood up: the classic "asp" of history
Smokybrown Cockroach
Outdoor roach of warm, humid nights
Madagascar Hissing Cockroach
Hiss with purpose. Breathe to be heard.
Queen Snake
Seven stripes, one stream specialist
Coachwhip Snake
Built for speed. No venom required.
Carpet Python
Australia's patterned backyard constrictor
Grass Snake
The wetland snake that plays dead
Ribbon Snake
Wetland racer with ribbon stripes
Cuban Cockroach
Green by day, gone by night
Red-Headed Vulture
Red crown of the carrion cleaners
Dubia Cockroach
The calm, clean feeder roach
Red Tail Boa (common boa)
Powerful hugger of the rainforest
Coral Snake
Bright bands, hidden danger
Corn Snake
Checkerboard-bellied barnyard ally
Western Rat Snake
The barn's best rodent patrol
Rat Snakes
Climbing constrictors, farm-friendly hunters
Fox Snakes
Big blotches, zero venom.
Yellow Spotted Lizard
Yellow spots, hidden nights
Anole Lizard
Dewlap drama in the treetops
Brown-banded Cockroach
Bands on the belly, lives in the walls