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Some snakes are venomous. What does this mean? - page 81
This means that some snakes release poisonous liquid called venom when they bite.
Name two characteristics that reptiles and amphibians share? - page 82
Both types of animals are vertebrates and are cold-blooded.
The Komodo dragon is a carnivore and can eat large animals like. . . .(name 3 different animals) - page 85
Komodo dragons can eat goats, pigs, and deer.
What keeps reptiles waterproof? - page 88
A reptile's scaly skin keeps them waterproof.
What is a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians called? - page 91
A herpetologist is a scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
The anaconda is an aquatic snake. What does this mean? - page 81
An aquatic snake means that it can swim.
Scientists believe reptiles evolved (developed from) what group of animals? - page 82
Scientists think that reptiles evolved from amphibians.
What is Earth's largest living lizard? - page 85
The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard.
How can you tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? - page 87
Alligators have a wide, rounded, U-shaped snout, and crocodiles have longer, more pointed, V-shaped noses.
Reptiles lay their eggs on land. Some snakes and lizards give birth to live young. Name a snake and lizard that give birth to live young. - page 91
The garter snake and Solomon Island Skink lizard both give birth to live young.
What other animals are included in reptiles? Name at least 3 other animals. - page 80
Crocodiles, alligators, lizards, turtles, and tortises are reptiles.
Anacondas are nocturnal and hunt at night. Name 3 types of animals it may eat. - page 82
Anacondas may eat frogs, toads, birds, fish, and turtles.
Chameleons can change different colors. Why do they do this? - page 85
Chameleons change color to camouflage themselves from their enemies.
How old do some saltwater crocodiles live up to? - page 85
Some saltwater crocodiles live up to 100 years old.
Why do sea turtles have oar-shaped flippers? - page 88
Sea turtles have oar-shaped flippers for moving through water effectively.
Taxonomists classify snakes as reptiles.
What continent can you find anacondas? - page 82
You can find anacondas in South America.
Since reptiles use lungs to breathe, that means they can live in - page 83:
a. wet, humid weather
b. underwater
c. harsh dry weather
Since reptiles have lungs, it means they can live in harsh dry weather.
What are the largest reptiles on Earth? - page 85
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest reptiles on Earth.
Why do turtles have softer shells? - page 88
Turtles have softer shells so they can swim faster.
An anaconda weighs about 500 pounds.
Anacondas are constrictors. What does this mean? -page 81 and 82
Constrictors coil around their prey and squeeze them. The snake swallows their prey whole.
Amphibians can breathe through their skin. Reptiles cannot. Describe a reptile's skin using 3 adjectives (describing words). - page 83
A reptile's skin is hard, dry, and scaly.
How do alligators and crocodiles differ? - page 87
Alligators are less aggressive and live is freshwater habitats.
Which reptiles are the only ones with bony shells as part of their skeletons? - page 88
Turtles and tortoises are the only reptiles with bony shells as part of their skeletons.