Reptiles
A diverse group of animals including turtles, lizards, snakes and crocodiles.
Crocodiles
The largest of all living reptiles, Australian Crocodiles have a fearsome reputation.
Extinct Australian reptiles
Australia has some of the largest known snake and lizard fossils.
Lizards
Australia has very diverse lizard Fauna, ranging from the very large to the tiny.
Snakes
Australia has 384 known species, only 25 of which are considered potentially deadly.
Turtles
Australian Turtles include the Mary River turtle, sea turtles and long-necked turtles.
Reptiles in the Australian Museum Collections
Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians.
