Reptile Characteristics
All reptiles are alike in three ways:
All reptiles are alike in three ways:
1. All reptiles breathe with lungs.
2. All reptiles are covered with dry scales.
3. All reptiles are cold-blooded.
2. All reptiles are covered with dry scales.
3. All reptiles are cold-blooded.
Atheris Hispida
The males of this species grow to maximum total length of 73 cm (29 in): body 58 cm (23 in), tail 15 cm (5.9 in). Females grow to a maximum total length of 58 cm (23 in). The males are surprisingly long and slender compared to the females.
The males of this species grow to maximum total length of 73 cm (29 in): body 58 cm (23 in), tail 15 cm (5.9 in). Females grow to a maximum total length of 58 cm (23 in). The males are surprisingly long and slender compared to the females.
Armadillo Lizard
These amazing lizards have such a powerful bite that they can accidently break their own
jaw by the time they reach adulthood.
These amazing lizards have such a powerful bite that they can accidently break their own
jaw by the time they reach adulthood.
Boyd's Rainforest Dragon
Boyd's forest dragons spend the majority of their time perched on the trunks of trees, usually at around head height, although daily movements can exceed 100 m (330 ft) on the ground. When approached, they will usually move around to the opposite side of the tree, keeping the trunk between them and their harasser.
Boyd's forest dragons spend the majority of their time perched on the trunks of trees, usually at around head height, although daily movements can exceed 100 m (330 ft) on the ground. When approached, they will usually move around to the opposite side of the tree, keeping the trunk between them and their harasser.
Chinese Crocodile Lizard
Discovered in 1928, male Chinese crocodile lizards average 16 inches (40cm) in length, while the females of the species are normally just slightly smaller.
Discovered in 1928, male Chinese crocodile lizards average 16 inches (40cm) in length, while the females of the species are normally just slightly smaller.
Gavial, Gharial, the fish-eating crocodile
The fish-eating crocodile, is also known as the gharial or gavial. It is a less famous member of the crocodile family whose numbers have been declining and is now an endangered species. It is easily distinguishable from the other family members because of its long, slender snout and narrow, sharp teeth.
The fish-eating crocodile, is also known as the gharial or gavial. It is a less famous member of the crocodile family whose numbers have been declining and is now an endangered species. It is easily distinguishable from the other family members because of its long, slender snout and narrow, sharp teeth.