Yellow-spotted Agama (Trapelus flavimaculatus)

Also known as the blue-headed agama is a large diurnal lizard. When agitated this lizards head will turn bright blue and the tail orange. In this picture the orangish color can be seen on the tail. This individual was recorded from Khor Al Zowra, Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Junid Nazeer Shah and Abdulla Ali Al Hammadi. They are quite aggressive with a mainly carnivorous diet.

This snake is commonly known as the Sand Racer or Sand Snake. This species Psammophis schokari is a very fast and agile snake capable of speedy outbursts. This individual was collected from Al Ain in Abu Dhabi Emirate, UAE. They are back-fanged with a mildly toxic venom. being back-fanged the fangs are grooved so the venom has to trickle down as opposed to front fanged snakes which have hypodermic-needle type fangs.