Burton's Legless Lizard
The Burton's Legless Lizard (Lialis burtonis) is one of those species that quietly proves how interesting Australian reptile diversity really is. It looks like a snake, hunts like a viper, and is built for a job no other animal in the Sydney region does. They are common across Greater Sydney but rarely seen, and almost always misidentified when they are. Knowing what one looks like — and being able to tell the difference between a Burton's and a snake — is one of the most useful pieces of reptile knowledge a Sydney homeowner can have.
The Asian House Gecko
The Asian House Gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus) is the global gecko equivalent of the cane toad — a successful invader that has spread further and faster than anyone expected. Its arrival in Sydney is a sign of broader environmental change, and a reminder that the city's reptile fauna is not static. Identifying it correctly is the first step in deciding what, if anything, to do about it.
The Broad-Tailed Gecko
The broad tailed gecko is one of Sydney’s most fascinating nocturnal reptiles. Found hiding beneath sandstone outcrops and loose bark throughout the Greater Sydney region, most people walk straight past them without ever knowing they are there.