Abstract

This paper lists the reptiles of Wayanad along with details of their distribution and habitat particulars based on survey conducted in Wayanad from July, 1994 to July, 1996. An attempt is also made to assess the status of each species in this region. Forty four species of reptiles under fourteen families were recorded from Wayanad. Survey indicates a species of Crocodile, two species of turtles, twenty one species of lizards and twenty species of snakes in Wayanad