Examples of snakes include the American lizard, the Asian jumping eel, the California legless lizard, and the eastern glass lizard.
Lizards, snakes, and amphisbaenians are all legless reptiles.
Although they may look similar, there are several ways to identify these creatures.
One reason is that lizards tend to have open external ears, while snakes do not.
Also, lizards have eyelids that can blink, while snakes’ eyes are protected by a transparent scale called a brille.
Snakes also have no legs, while lizards and amphisbaenians have limited legs.
Amphisbaen have a forked snake-like tongue, while lizards have forked tongues.
Examples of Animals Like Snakes
Examples of Animals Like Snakes
Scientific Name Archispirostreptus gigas Species Insect Diversity West African rainforests
The African black giant is the world’s largest giant, growing up to 38 cm (15 in) in length.
It is a shiny black color with red markings on its body.
It is non-venomous and does not bite, but it can release a poisonous liquid from its body that smells like cyanide.
This millipede is often confused with snakes because of its long, segmented body.
Scientific Name Anguilla rostrata Species RangeVenezuela to Greenland and Iceland along the Atlantic coast
The American coot is a long, thin creature with a snake-like body.
It can grow up to four meters in length, and its skin is covered with thin mucus.
This fish is often mistaken for a snake, but there are several ways to tell it apart.
One reason is that snails have noses, while snakes do not.
Additionally, eels have pectoral fins, while snakes have no legs at all.
This creature is found in East Asia and can grow up to 40 cm.
It has a split, brown body and no legs.
Its head is cone-shaped and has two small black eyes.
4. Asian Swamp Eel
4. Asian Swamp Eel
Scientific NameMonopterus albusType of AnimalFishRangenative to Asia.
They are also found in Central and South America, Africa, and Australia
Although its long, slender body may resemble that of a snake, the Asian swamp fish is actually a fish.
It can grow up to three meters and is often sold in the pet trade.
Like other snails, it has dorsal fins that extend from its body.
However, unlike other fish, the Asian shark does not have pectoral and pelvic fins.
Scientific Name Gymnophiona Species Tropical and subtropical regions of the world, from Central and South America to Central Africa and Southeast Asia
Often mistaken for snakes, caecilians are actually amphibians.
They have long, round bodies and no legs, but differ from snakes in several ways.
Caecilians have poor eyesight and no external ears.
6. California Legless Lizard
6. California Legless Lizard
The California legless lizard is a type of snake-like reptile.
It is often confused with a snake because it has no legs and a long, thin body.
However, the legless California lizard can be distinguished from snakes by the opening of the outer ears and eyelids.
In addition, this reptile has a forked tongue, unlike snakes.
Scientific NameCrocodylidaeFamily of Reptiles Tropical Africa, Asia, Australia, and America
Crocodiles are large reptiles that live in water such as lakes, rivers, and swamps.
They have long, narrow noses and thick skin.
Crocodiles are animals that hunt fish, birds and other animals.
Although crocodiles are not similar to snakes, they belong to the category of reptiles.
8. Eastern Glass Lizard
8. Eastern Glass Lizard
Scientific NameOphisaurus ventralisType of Carnivores Widespread throughout the southern and eastern parts of Georgia and South Carolina.
The Eastern glass lizard is a type of legless lizard.
The name comes from the fact that, when threatened, it breaks its tail to survive.
The broken tail will spin around, distracting the monster as the lizard flees.
Although they have no legs, glass lizards are very tall and are often found in trees.
9. Eastern Leopard Tiger
9. Eastern Leopard Tiger
Scientific NamePapilio glaucusType AnimalInsectRangeAlabama, Delaware, Georgia, and South Carolina
The oriental caterpillar looks like a snake.
Scientific Name Deilephila elpenorType of AnimalInsectRangeparks and fields, as well as forest edges, weeds, and sand dunes.
The elephant hawk-moth looks like a small snake with a long, thin, green, brown, and pink body.
Scientific name Anguilla anguillaType of animal fish From the north of Russia and Finland to the coasts of Morocco, Egypt, even in the Black Sea.
The European eel is a snake-like fish that can grow up to four meters in length.
Scientific NameHebomoia glaucippeA genus of animalsAbundant in southern and southeastern Asia, as well as southern China and southern Japan
But the caterpillar looks like a small snake with orange and black stripes running along its body.
Scientific NameGymnothorax funebrisType of Animal FishRange in the western Atlantic Ocean, from New Jersey to Bermuda, and in the northern Gulf of Mexico south to Brazil.
Green moray is a large eel that can grow up to 8 meters.
The green moray is olive green with black spots and has a large head with sharp teeth.
Island Glass Lizard
Island Glass Lizard
Scientific NameOphisaurus compressusType of Animal ReptileRange along the coast of South Carolina along the coast of southern Georgia.
The island lizard is a legless lizard native to the southeastern United States.
These lizards get their name from their shiny skin, which in some places is visible.
Glass lizards are often mistaken for snakes, but there are several ways to tell them apart.
For one thing, glass lizards have eyelids, while snakes do not.
Additionally, glass lizards have open ears, while snakes do not.
Scientific Name Anguilla japonica Fish Species Range Japan, Korea, China, and Vietnam, as well as northern Philippines
The Japanese eel is a snake-like fish that can grow up to four meters in length.
It has a long, thin body and a small mouth with sharp teeth.
Mimic Glass Lizard
Mimic Glass Lizard
Scientific NameOphisaurus mimicusType of Animal ReptileRange in coastal South Carolina and coastal and southern Georgia.
The mimic glass lizard is a legless lizard that is often mistaken for a snake.
It is found in the southeastern United States and can grow up to three meters in length.
This lizard gets its name from its ability to remove its tail when caught by a predator.
The tail will continue to wag, distracting the predator as the lizard flees.
Red Helen Swallowtail
Red Helen Swallowtail
Scientific NamePapilio helenusTypes of AnimalsInsects of the forests of southern India and parts of Southeast Asia
The red Helen swallowtail caterpillar looks like a small snake.
It is black with orange and white stripes that run the length of its body.
Scientific NameAnguilla australisType of Animal FishRangeNew Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific
Shortfish are snake-like fish found in the Indo-Pacific region.
It can grow up to three meters and has a black or black body with small, white spots.
Slender Glass Lizard
Slender Glass Lizard
Scientific NameOphisaurus attenuatusA type of animal found around Georgia and South Carolina
The Slender Glass Lizard is a type of legless lizard.
The new tail will grow back.
Slender Glass Lizards are found in the southeastern United States.
They can grow up to 2.5 meters.
The skin of the Slender Glass Lizard is smooth and shiny, and is usually purple or brown in color.
Scientific NameAnguis fragilis SpeciesRangeheathland, rough grassland, forest edge, and upland
The slowworm is a legless lizard found in Europe and parts of Asia.
It can grow up to 20 inches in length and is often mistaken for a snake.
One of the main ways to tell the difference between a slowworm and a snake is that slowworms have eyelids, while snakes do not.
Scientific NamePapilio troilusA type of animal insectAround the eastern half of the United States from southern Canada to southern Florida (except the Miami and Keys area) and west to Texas.
The spicebush swallowtail caterpillar bears a striking resemblance to a snake.
It also has fake spots on the back that make it look like a snake’s head, complete with a forked tongue.
Scientific Name TestudinesType of Animal ReptileRangeWorldwide
Although the head of a turtle may look like a snake, it is actually a reptile with a hard shell.
Unlike snakes, turtles cannot move around and have legs.
Scientific Name Chalcides striatusType of ReptilesRangethe Iberian Peninsula, southern France, and parts of northwestern Italy.
The western three-toed skink is a small lizard found in the western United States and parts of Canada.
This lizard is purple or gray in color and black stripes run along its body.
It grows up to 4-5 inches and is often mistaken for a snake.
One of the most distinguishing features of the western three-toed skink is its tail.
This lizard can drop its tail when threatened and it will grow back after a while.
Although there are many creatures similar to snakes, they are very different.
Snakes are reptiles, while eels are caecilians and amphibians.
In addition, snakes have no eyelids and no external ears.
Skin snakes may be snake-like creatures, but they can be distinguished by their small size and lack of eyes.
Living in South Africa I have had the pleasure of seeing many of these animals up close and personal.