Vocab
Hibernation
When temperatures begin to drop to cooler climates and the days begin to get shorter, reptiles seek out a warm, safe hiding place where their metabolism slows to the bare minimum and they rest until the climate changes again for spring time.; long rest in a safe place
I am long with a thin body, no legs, and covered in scales. I do not have eyelids.
snake
what is your fav type of reptile
Free points, no correct answer
a reptiles body temp. changes depending on...
the temp. of the atmosphere around them
a Lizard, known as a monitor
Adaptation
the process by which an organism changes to become better suited to its environment
I can be in the water or land. I have very good camouflage, and strong and sharp teeth
crocodile
what is the longest snake in the world?
reticulated python
what material are their scales made of?
Keratin
what do reptiles need to keep them warm?
the Sun
Warm blooded=
Endotherm
I can change color, I have a pointed head, and I can be found in rainforests or deserts of Africa
Chameleon
what do some reptiles use to smell? (not their nose)
tongue
T/F all reptiles have legs
F- False, some reptiles have legs and some reptiles don't have legs.
What/who is the biggest reptile in the world?
The Saltwater Crocodile
Cold blooded=
Ectotherm
I live on dry land. I have round, stumpy legs. I have a shell.
Tortoise
Are crocodiles faster on land or in water?
in water
What are Lamellae scales?
scales on lizards that grow on the bottom of their feet. It helps them climb different surfaces.
How many species/types of reptiles are in Australia?
over 860 different types of reptiles
Basking
to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere (e.g. lie/basking in warmth of the sun).
I live on the ground or in trees. I like to eat insects and other small animals. My skin peels in large chunks.
Lizard
what is tail regeneration?
a reptile (lizard) can "drop" their tail to escape if a predator attacks them, and their tail will grow back
How does a reptile's scales protect them?
protects them from predators trying to bite them
How many species/types of reptiles are in North America?
about 280 types of reptiles