These X-Rays Of Zoo Animals Are Strange Yet Fascinating
Zoo X-rays can be oddly mesmerizing, especially when they reveal just how different animal anatomy looks up close. These images from ZSL London Zoo offer a rare peek inside snakes, turtles, geckos, and armadillos during routine check-ups.
The collection stands out because each species brings its own shape, structure, and surprises to the screen. From a snake’s long chain of vertebrae to the compact frame of a turtle, the scans turn ordinary veterinary care into something unexpectedly striking.
And once you start looking through them, it is hard not to keep going.
Large hairy armadillo (Chaetophractus villosus)
The X-ray of a large hairy armadillo.
These armadillos are primarily nocturnal. Their ability to burrow for shelter comes from their tough forelegs and sharp front claws.
Gila monster (Heloderma suspectum)
The X-ray of a Gila monster.
The Gila monster is a venomous lizard. It is native to the southwestern part of the USA and the northwestern part of Mexico.
Tokay gecko (Gekko gecko)
The X-ray of a tokay gecko.
This nocturnal reptile inhabits the cliffs and trees of rainforests. The male gecko is territorial and will typically attack intruders.
Big-headed turtle (Platysternon megacephalum)
The X-ray of a big-headed turtle.
This creature is native to southern China and Southeast Asia. Although it is critically endangered, it is still consumed as food.
Corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus)
The X-ray of a corn snake.
Corn snakes are typically kept as pets because they are easy to care for and docile. They are famous for their beautiful colors and skin patterns.
Think that laundry-room “monster” was scary, wait until you see the Gila monster’s venomous bite.
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