New reptile species described in 1951

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Chronology of species descriptions of the reptiles of the world (since 1758)

Sauria (Lizards): Anguidae (Slowworms, etc.)

Celestus curtissi Hispaniolan Khaki Galliwasp 1951 Celestus curtissi Grant

Sauria (Lizards): Gekkonidae (Typical Geckos)

Nactus serpensinsula Serpent Island Gecko 1951 Gymnodactylus serpensinsula Loveridge

Sauria (Lizards): Scincidae (Skinks)

	Brasiliscincus heathi Caatinga Small-headed Skink 1951 Mabuya heathi Schmidt & Inger
	Leptosiaphos rhodurus Kivu Leaf-litter Skink* 1951 Leptosiaphos rhodurus Laurent

Sauria (Lizards): Varanidae (Monitor Lizards)

Varanus mertensi Kimberley Water Monitor* 1951 Varanus mertensi Glauert

Serpentes (Snakes): Colubridae (Typical Snakes)

	Coniophanes taylori Guerreran Black-striped Snake* 1951 Coniophanes piceivittis taylori Hall
	Philothamnus battersbyi Northeastern Green Snake 1951 Philothamnus irregularis battersbyi Loveridge
	Philothamnus ruandae Rwanda Emerald Green Snake 1951 Philothamnus heterodermus ruandae Loveridge
	Sibon carri Tegucigalpa Snail Eater* 1951 Tropidodipsas carri Shreve
	Tantilla triseriata Mexican Three-striped Centipede Snake 1951 Tantilla triseriata Smith & Smith

Serpentes (Snakes): Lamprophiidae (House Snakes, etc.)

Prosymna pitmani Multi-scaled Shovel-snout 1951 Prosymna pitmani Battersby

Serpentes (Snakes): Viperidae (Vipers)

Agkistrodon taylori Ornate Cantil 1951 Agkistrodon bilineatus taylori Burger & Robertson