Rodents and Reptiles of Cuba

There are some eighty species of reptiles in Cuba, and a wide variety of rodents. Cuban reptiles are not poisonous. The Jutía (Hutia), which is a large rat like rodent, can be found throughout the island. The largest jutía in Cuba is called the "Conga." Unfortunately, these animals are edible and are close to extinction. Other smaller jutías found on the island are …

…species of crocodiles, the Crocodylus Rhombifer and the Crocodylus Americanus, commonly refered to as "caiman." <Tab/>The Maja (Thick-bodied Snake) which is a non-poisonous reptile. The largest maja in Cuba is located in the town of Santa Maria with a length of about 9 feet. There are other, much smaller majaes in Cuba known as "jubos" which are approximately 3 feet in length. These are also non-poisonous snakes. Hope I taught you something!