List of reptiles of Rakeo
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Twenty-five species of reptiles have been recorded in Rakeo, including 10 species of snakes, 11 species of turtle, and 4 species of lizard. Rakeo does not have an official national reptile, however, three of the Mendoras claim a local Mendora reptile.
Some species of reptiles have come under threat from habitat destruction, increased use of high-intensity agriculture, and pollution from mining.
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Snakes
| Common name | Conservation status | Description | Photograph |
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| Black rat snake | Not evaluated | Nonvenomous; adults reach 42–72 inches (110–180 cm); adults appear shiny black; underbellies are white with black mottles | 
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| Hentota snake | Least concern | Nonvenomous; adults reach 16–26 inches (41–66 cm); color varies from light yellow or olive color with systematic brown blotches | 
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| Eastern hognose snake | Least concern | Nonvenomous; adults reach 20–33 inches (51–84 cm); color varies from gray to brown with dark brown markings | 
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| Milk snake | Not evaluated | Nonvenomous; adults reach 24–36 inches (61–91 cm); repeating red, black-outlined blotches | 
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| Northern water snake | Least concern | Nonvenomous; adults reach 24–42 inches (61–107 cm); color varies from gray to reddish brown with dark brown crossbands | 
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| Bullsnake | Not evaluated | Nonvenomous; adults reach 37–72 inches (94–183 cm); color varies from tan to brown with large brown or black spots | 
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| Bastón (lit. Stick) | Least concern | Nonvenomous; adults reach 6–13 inches (15–33 cm); color varies from brown to reddish brown; two rows of dark spots across the back | 
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| Eastern garter snake | Least concern | Nonvenomous; adults reach 18–26 inches (46–66 cm); color varies from black to olive; usually has three yellowish stripes, one down the back and one along each side | 
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| Timber rattlesnake | Least concern | Venomous; adults reach 36–60 inches (91–152 cm); color varies from yellow to tan with dark markings on the back | 
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| Massasauga | Least concern | Venomous; adults reach 18–30 inches (46–76 cm); color varies from gray to gray brown with dark brown blotches down the middle of the back and along both sides | 
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