- Scientific Name: Scincus scincus
- Small burrowing lizard with smooth scales
- Found in sandy areas throughout the Sahara
- Able to burrow quickly to escape predators and survive in extreme heat
2. Saharan horned viper:
- Scientific Name: Cerastes vipera
- A venomous viper with prominent horn-like scales
- Blends well with the desert floor for camouflage
- Nocturnal and preys on small animals like rodents
3. Sahara Ocellated skink:
- Scientific Name: Chalcides ocellatus
- Small diurnal lizard with distinctive ocellated (eye-spot) markings
- Prefers rocky habitats within the desert
4. North African spiny-tailed lizard:
- Scientific Name: Uromastyx acanthinura
- Large herbivorous lizard with spiky scales on its tail
- Inhabits rocky and semi-desert regions
5. Egyptian cobra:
- Scientific Name: Naja haje
- Highly venomous but a key component of the desert ecosystem
- Usually resides in burrows or rock crevices
6. Desert monitor lizard:
- Scientific Name: Varanus griseus
- One of the largest lizards in the Sahara
- Known for its speed, agility, and preying behavior
7. Sand boa:
- Scientific Name: Eryx somalicus
- Nocturnal non-venomous snake with a unique burrowing ability
- Ambushes prey by hiding under the sand
8. Saharan uromastyx:
- Scientific Name: Uromastyx geyri
- A diurnal herbivorous lizard adapted to extreme desert conditions
- Possesses thickened scales for defense and heat regulation
9. Saharan striped legless lizard:
- Scientific Name: Lialis mohamedi
- A legless lizard with prominent longitudinal stripes
- Inhabits sandy and rocky areas
10. Banded dabb lizard:
- Scientific Name: Stenodactylus slevini
- Small nocturnal lizard with distinctive yellow and dark brown banding
- Known for its fast movements on sandy surfaces
