Category: Reptiles
Also, known as the Mexican crocodile, this species inhabits freshwater ecosystems of the Atlantic regions of Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. It was not until the 1920s that it was recognized as a species separate from the American and Cuban crocodiles, with whom it was long confused. They are opportunistic predators and will eat nearly any prey that they can over-power, including humans.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morelet's_crocodile
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/crocodiles/mexican.php
The not-a-snake
The slow worm has a long body, lacks limbs, and is covered in lustrous scales - so is it a snake? No, it is a lizard! Because unlike snakes, the slow worm has eyelids, visible ears, and like many lizards, its tail can break off in the mouth of a predator, allowing them to escape for another day. The slow worm belongs to the Anguidae family, and similarly (but independently) lost their limbs to better adapt to their environments. These “not-snakes” can be found in gardens throughout Europe and the UK, helping to control the population of slugs and other pests, though you probably won’t see any if you have a cat: a slow worm will likely prove a favorite food of your cat!
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