Reptilian cryptids are legendary creatures that are said to resemble reptiles. From the mysterious Loch Ness Monster to the legendary Tsuchinoko of Japan, these elusive creatures have captured our imagination for centuries. Whether they’re scaly, slithery, or sporting wings, reptilian cryptids are sure to send shivers down your spine. Join us as we delve into the depths of folklore and myth to uncover the truth behind these mystifying reptilian creatures.
The Mokele-Mbembe, Mokèlé-Mbémbe, or Li’kela-Bembe in the Baka language, is a legendary cryptid that is said to live in the Congo River Basin of Central Africa. The name, Mokele-Mbembe, translates to “one who stops the flow of rivers“. Cryptid Name:…
The Tatzelwurm is a cryptid that is said to live in the Alpine regions of German, Switzerland, and Austria. The name “Tatzelwurm” comes from the German words “Tatzel,” which means claw and “Wurm,” which means worm or serpent (a serpent…
The Loveland Frogman is a legendary cryptid that is said to live in the area around Loveland, Ohio, in the United States and it is sometimes also called the Loveland Frog or Loveland Lizard. Cryptid Name: Loveland Frogman Location: Loveland,…
The Grunch, which is also known as the Grunch Road Monster or Grunch Swamp Monster, is an elusive cryptid that is said to live in the swamps and marshes of Southern Louisiana, particularly around the town of New Orleans. Cryptid…
The Grootslang is an enormous snake-like cryptid that is said to live in deep caves in the Richtersveld, in South Africa. The word “grootslang” is taken from the Afrikaans words “groot” which means big and “slang” which means snake. Cryptid…
The Mbielu-Mbielu-Mbielu is a cryptid that is said to live in the Likoula swamps of the Republic of the Congo. It is described as a large, long-necked dinosaur-like creature with a humped back and plates on its back, very similar…
The tsuchinoko is a snake-like cryptid in Japanese folklore. According to legend, some tsuchinoko have the ability to speak. Not only speak, but lie! It is also said that they have a taste for alcohol! Many also believe that it…
Sinkhole Sam is an elusive reptilian cryptid that is said to live in the Big Sinkhole near Inman, Kansas with eyewitness reports dating all the way back to the early 1950s. Cryptid Name: Sinkhole Sam Location: Inman, Kansas, USA Category:…
A Hoop Snake is a unique cryptid that has the ability to roll downhill at impressive speeds to catch its prey. It is similar to the Japanese cryptid called the Tsuchinoko. Cryptid Name: Hoop Snake Location: North America / Canada…
The Chupacabra is a vampiric cryptid that is found in Latin American and Hispanic communities, particularly in Puerto Rico and Mexico. The name “Chupacabra” comes from the Spanish words “chupar” which means “to suck” and “cabra” which means goat which…
The Snow Snake, also called Aestatesomnus hiemepericulosus, is an elusive cryptid snake that is said to live in the cold snowy regions of Bering Strait. Cryptid Name: Snow Snake Location: Siberia, Bering Strait, North America, Canada Category: Folklore Cryptid Description:…