General Reptiles
Slithery Snakes
Scurrying Lizards
Shelly Turtles
Chompy Crocodilians
100
Are reptiles Warm or Cold blooded?
Reptiles are cold-blooded
100
Do all snakes lay eggs?
While many snakes do lay eggs, there are many other snake species that give live birth!
100
The males of this lizard species have a red flap of skin under their neck that they use to attract females
Green Anole
100
How do turtles protect themselves from predators?
Hiding in their shell
100
Do American Alligators primarily live in fresh, salt, or brackish water?
Freshwater
200
What do reptiles do as they get bigger and outgrow their skin
They shed their skin
200
Name at least one visual characteristic of venomous snakes
200
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
200
True or False: Turtles change their shells as they grow
False! The shell grows with the turtle as they grow
200
Alligators have been observed using sticks to help attract what type of prey?
Birds!
300
What is North Carolina's state reptile?
Eastern Box Turtle
300
This snake species has an pig-like nose and plays dead when threatened or scared
Hognose Snake!
300
Am I a reptile?
Nope! I am a Spotted Salamander and I'm an Amphibian!
300
What species of sea turtle nests the most on North Carolina beaches?
Loggerhead Sea Turtle!
300
True or False: Alligators have hollow teeth
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True! When an alligator loses a tooth, it is completely hollow and a new tooth would already be grown underneath
400
How many reptile species are there today?
A) 500
B) 3,000
C) 6,000
D) 9,000
C) 6,000
400
Which snake is Non-Venomous?
The Eastern Hognose Snake is non-venomous!
400
What is the only venomous lizard species found in North America?
Gila Monster
400
What is the only North American turtle species that can fully retract (hide) into its shell?
Eastern Box Turtle
400
What feature is visibly different in crocodiles and alligators? (There's 2 correct answers!)
Snout Shape & Teeth Arrangement
500
What is the largest reptile species on Earth?
The Saltwater Crocodile, which can grow up to 23ft in length!
500
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!
500
Which of these is NOT a lizard?
B! Despite its close resemblance, the Tuatara is actually not a lizard!
500
What is the only turtle species in North America that lives primarily in brackish water?
Diamondback Terrapin
500
How many alligator species are there in the world?
Only 2! The American Alligator and the Chinese Alligator
