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Cryptids are animals not known by science. In real life, cryptid would refer to any animal whose existence is disputed, like Bigfoot or the Loch Ness Monster. In the world of The Secret Saturdays, cryptids often possess supernatural abilities. According to research done by Basil Lancaster and his protege Solomon Saturday, all cryptids on Earth share certain unique genetic sequences that make them distinct from normal animals. Using these common sequences, it was theoretically possible to develop ways to track cryptids with their own DNA.

Lancaster's research was used by a secret government project to produce cryptid super-soldiers. Lancaster then burned his research notes to cripple the project, and although Solomon was tricked into completing it decades later, their work on cryptid genetics was finally destroyed to stop the scientists who intended to resurrect it.

Jay Stephens compares cryptids to the mutants in the Marvel Comics universe; unique individual species within the animal kingdom.

Known Cryptids

Real life Cryptid

Show only Cryptid

Cryptids that are in the show, but do not exist in real life.

Ben 10 Cryptid

Cryptids that do not appear in the show, but do exist in the shared universe established by T.G.I.S.