Lizards
Botswana's lizard diversity is remarkable, even with the lack of colorful Chameleons. The country's ecosystem is enriched by a wide array of Skinks, Agamas, and Geckos. Notably, the Tsodilo Thick-toed Gecko, the only reptile endemic to Botswana.
Flap-necked Chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis). Raintree Camp, Northern Botswana
Wahlberg's Striped Skink (Trachylepis wahlbergii). Raintree Camp, Northern Botswana
Tropical House Gecko (Hemidactylus mabouia). Raintree Camp, Northern Botswana
Flap-necked Chameleon (Chamaeleo dilepis). Raintree Camp, Northern Botswana
Common Day Gecko (Lygodactylus capensis). Meno-A-Kwena, Northern Botswana
Wahlberg's Striped Skink (Trachylepis wahlbergii). Meno-A-Kwena, Northern Botswana
Kalahari Tree Skink (Trachylepis spilogaster). Shorobe, Northern Botswana
Kalahari Tree Skink (Trachylepis spilogaster). Shorobe, Northern Botswana
The throat of a Kalahari Tree Skink (Trachylepis spilogaster). Shorobe, Northern Botswana
Sundevall's Writhing Skink (Mochlus sundevallii). Shorobe, Northern Botswana
Subcaudals of a Fischer's Tick-toed Gecko (Chondrodactylus laevigatus). Raintree Camp, Northern Botswana
Toe pads of a Fischer's Thick-toed Gecko (Chondrodactylus laevigatus). Raintree Camp, Northern Botswana