20 Of The World's Most Cutest And Largest Lizard Species

Lizards are the most commonly seen reptiles in backyards. They are most closely related to snakes. Actually, some lizards, called sheltopusiks, look like snakes because they have no legs. Most of lizards today resemble the ancient reptiles of the dinosaur era. Their ancestors appeared on Earth over 200 million years ago. There are numerous species of lizards spread all over the world.

Blue Crested Lizard (Calotes mystaceus): This colorful species is an agamid lizard found in China, South Asia and Southeast Asia. Their facial features are tiny, with small eyes and a tiny mouth with spikes at the base of their heads. Even though they aren't soft or silky, they are still among the cutest lizards in their habitats. This lizards are also extremely intelligent and are kept as pets in many parts of the world. However, unlike common reptile pets such as Bearded Dragons and Leopard Geckos, Blue Crested lizards are not the friendliest. While there's no doubt that they are easy on the eyes, they are not ideal for those who want to handle their lizard.