New reptile species described in 1818
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Sauria (Lizards): Anguidae (Slowworms, etc.)

Anguis veronensis

Italian Slowworm

1818 Anguis veronensis Pollini

Sauria (Lizards): Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos)

Hemidactylus mabouia

Cosmopolitan House Gecko

1818 Gecko mabouia Moreau de Jonnès

Serpentes (Snakes): Colubridae (Typical Snakes)

Dasypeltis palmarum

Angolan Egg Eater

1818 Coluber palmarum Leach


Grayia smythii

Equatorial Water Snake*

1818 Coluber smythii Leach

Serpentes (Snakes): Viperidae (Vipers)

Crotalus viridis

Prairie Rattlesnake

1818 Crotalinus viridis Rafinesque


Sistrurus catenatus

Eastern Massasauga

1818 Crotalinus catenatus Rafinesque