Sanskrit names of some reptiles and amphibians

Below is the list of Sanskrit names of some reptiles and amphibians for common usage.

If you know the Sanskrit name of any other reptile or an amphibian, please do share with us through the comment section.

Sanskrit Names of Reptiles and Amphibians

EnglishSanskritTransliteration
Frogमण्डूकःMaṇḍūkaḥ
Tortoiseकूर्मःKūrmaḥ
CrocodileमकरःMakaraḥ
Snakeसर्पःSarpaḥ
Crabकर्कटःKarkaṭaḥ
House LizardगृहगोधिकाGṛhagodhikā
Scorpionवृश्चिकःVṛścikaḥ

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