Snakes
Turtles
Lizards
Crocodilians
Reptile facts
100

This is the largest snake species in the world by weight

Green anaconda

100

Turtles carry this hard protective structure on their backs

Shell

100

This lizard is famous for changing colors

Chameleon

100

This reptile has a broad, rounded snout and is commonly found in the southeastern United States

Alligator

100

Most reptiles breathe using these organs

Lungs

200

This Venomous snake is known for its hood

Cobra

200

This type of turtle lives primarily in the ocean

Sea turtle

200

This is the largest living lizard species

Komodo dragon

200

Crocodiles and alligators belong to this reptile group

Crocodilians

200

Reptiles are vertebrates, meaning they have this

A backbone or spine

300

Snakes use this to catch tiny scent bits in the air

Their tongues

300

What kind of turtle can pull their heads completely inside their shells?

Box turtle

300

Geckos are especially famous for their ability to do this on walls and ceilings

Climb/stick to surfaces

300

This is the largest living reptile

Saltwater crocodile

300

This reptile's shell is part of its skeleton

Turtle

400

This snake kills its prey by squeezing it

Boa or python

400

The largest species of sea turtle is this one

Leatherback sea turtle

400

This lizard can detach its tail to escape a predator

Many lizards, including some geckos/skinks

400

Unlike alligators, crocodiles generally have this tooth visible when their mouths are closed

A lower tooth

400

Reptiles live on every continent except for which one? *Hint* It's the coldest one

Antarctica

500

This is the worlds longest venomous snake

King cobra

500

Unlike most turtles, this species has a soft, leathery shell

Leatherback sea turtle

500

The thorny devil is native to this country

Australia

500

The saltwater crocodile is native to regions including northern Australia and parts of this continent

Asia

500

TRUE OR FALSE: Some turtles can live longer than a human

TRUE!! Some turtle and tortoise species can live for more than 150 years, easily outliving a human