Frank Leinz photographed small animals, reptiles, spiders and other wildlife during three visits to Portugal. His own account of the search appears below, followed by the restored gallery.

I just like small animals, reptiles, spiders, insects, and the other that no one else likes.
At three different times in Portugal I’ve been trying to get my all favorites, sometimes my two good friends are by my side. It’s not easy hanging out in this places with this kinds of animals!
I had to do lots of research and search for a long time as some of them are very rare. But I’m finally satisfied with the results.

Green chameleon perched on a branch.SaveScorpion tail arched above a sandy surface in close-up.SaveBlack-and-white wading bird with long red legs walking through shallow water.SaveSmall crab on sand with one enlarged claw raised.SaveClose-up of a green chameleon gripping a branch.SaveScorpion glowing bright blue-green under ultraviolet light against a dark background.SaveClose-up of a spider perched on a rocky surface.SaveLizard resting on a rock with its mouth open and tongue visible.SavePatterned snake coiled on sandy ground with its mouth open.SaveClose-up of a yellow-orange centipede among dry wood and soil.SaveSmall lizard stretched along a weathered wooden rail.SaveDark patterned snake coiled on a rock, its head in focus.Save

The images above are credited to Frank Leinz.