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

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