Did you know that the immune systems of our most common Bay Area reptile kills the bacteria that causes Lyme disease?

Learn which reptile this is and other incredible facts in our Pocket Guide to Bay Area Reptiles – a scientifically accurate resource that highlights the 30 reptile species that are native to the Bay Area.

A True Community Effort

This guide is the result of a collaboration among 15+ dedicated Bay Area volunteers — including researchers, biologists, citizen scientists, wildlife educators, photographers, illustrators, and designers.

Together, we’ve created an accessible, visually engaging, and scientifically accurate resource that highlights all the reptile species native to the Bay Area.

PRE-ORDER NOW: they will be shipped in the spring of 2026. You can expect to receive your copy in the mail by May 2026.

All proceeds from this guide go directly to providing free guides to Bay Area public school students!