Are reptiles Warm or Cold blooded?
Reptiles are cold-blooded
Do all snakes lay eggs?
While many snakes do lay eggs, there are many other snake species that give live birth!
The males of this lizard species have a red flap of skin under their neck that they use to attract females
Green Anole
How do turtles protect themselves from predators?
Hiding in their shell
Do American Alligators primarily live in fresh, salt, or brackish water?
Freshwater
What do reptiles do as they get bigger and outgrow their skin
They shed their skin
Name at least one visual characteristic of venomous snakes
Some lizard species do this to avoid getting caught by predators
Some lizard species will drop their tail when it is grabbed or frightened to distract the predator
True or False: Turtles change their shells as they grow
False! The shell grows with the turtle as they grow
Alligators have been observed using sticks to help attract what type of prey?
Birds!
What is North Carolina's state reptile?
Eastern Box Turtle
This snake species has an pig-like nose and plays dead when threatened or scared
Hognose Snake!
Am I a reptile?
Nope! I am a Spotted Salamander and I'm an Amphibian!
What species of sea turtle nests the most on North Carolina beaches?
Loggerhead Sea Turtle!
True or False: Alligators have hollow teeth
True! When an alligator loses a tooth, it is completely hollow and a new tooth would already be grown underneath
How many reptile species are there today?
A) 500
B) 3,000
C) 6,000
D) 9,000
C) 6,000
Which snake is Non-Venomous?
The Eastern Hognose Snake is non-venomous!
What is the only venomous lizard species found in North America?
Gila Monster
What is the only North American turtle species that can fully retract (hide) into its shell?
Eastern Box Turtle
What feature is visibly different in crocodiles and alligators? (There's 2 correct answers!)
Snout Shape & Teeth Arrangement
What is the largest reptile species on Earth?
The Saltwater Crocodile, which can grow up to 23ft in length!
This non-venomous snake often gets misidentified as the venomous coral snake. What is this snake? (Hint: We have this snake at the aquarium)
Scarlet Kingsnake!
Which of these is NOT a lizard?
B! Despite its close resemblance, the Tuatara is actually not a lizard!
What is the only turtle species in North America that lives primarily in brackish water?
Diamondback Terrapin
How many alligator species are there in the world?
Only 2! The American Alligator and the Chinese Alligator