Snakes
This is the only continent where snakes do not naturally live.
Antarctica
This large lizard from Indonesia has venom glands and can run up to 12 mph.
Komodo Dragon
This type of turtle is known for its powerful bite and long tail.
Snapping Turtle
Many reptiles shed this outer layer as they grow.
Skin
This desert snake moves in a unique “sidewinding” motion.
Sidewinder Rattlesnake
This desert lizard puffs up its body and shoots blood from its eyes.
Horned Lizard
This reptile can live over 150 years and is found on the Galápagos Islands.
Galapagos tortoise
Reptiles are this type of animal, meaning they rely on the environment to warm up.
Cold-blooded
This snake is the longest venomous snake in the world.
King Cobra
This fast-running lizard is nicknamed the “Jesus lizard” because it can run on water.
Basilisk Lizard
This is the name for a turtle’s top shell.
Carapace
This U.S. state is the only one where alligators and crocodiles both live.
Florida
This type of snake squeezes its prey instead of using venom.
Constrictor
This lizard can detach its tail to escape predators.
Gecko
This sea turtle species is named for the shape of its beak.
Hawksbill Turtle
This reptile can hold its breath for up to two hours while waiting for prey.
Crocodile
This sense organ on a snake’s tongue helps it “smell” the air.
Jacobson's organ
This lizard has a throat fan called a “dewlap” used for communication and displays.
Anole
This rare turtle breathes through its backside using special sacs called bursae.
Fitzroy River Turtle
Chameleons change color mainly for this reason, not camouflage.
Communication or Temperature Regulation