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Reptiles

Reptiles are scaly vertebrate animals that are direct descendents from the dinosaurs. They have cold blood and need to lie in the sun for several hours to warm themselves. Some are herbivores, others are omnivores, and others are carnivores. You can learn all about them in this section.

The Chinese Crocodile Lizard: Habitat, Characteristics, and Curiosities
ReptilesThe Chinese Crocodile Lizard: Habitat, Characteristics, and CuriositiesOn our beautiful planet, we can find a wide variety of amazing animals. Among them, we have the Chinese crocodile...
The 10 Largest Reptiles in the World
ReptilesThe 10 Largest Reptiles in the WorldReptiles are one of the most curious and peculiar taxonomic groups that exist, as their scaly appearance is very reminiscent...
10 Signs that Your Pogona Is Going to Die
Reptiles10 Signs that Your Pogona Is Going to DieThe bearded dragon or pogona is an amazing reptile with a peculiar spiny appearance. It has a docile temperament and...
10 Small and Easy to Care For Pet Snakes
Reptiles10 Small and Easy to Care For Pet SnakesSnakes aren't exactly the most charismatic animals in existence, as their elongated appearance produces repulsion in some people. As if...
8 Species of Boa Constrictors
Reptiles8 Species of Boa ConstrictorsBoa constrictors are large, robust-bodied snakes known for their custom of suffocating their prey before eating them. Because of their wide worldwide distribution, these reptiles have modified some characteristics of...
Why Can the Burmese Python Swallow Almost Anything?
ReptilesWhy Can the Burmese Python Swallow Almost Anything?Snakes are amazing animals. They can move with such agility on the ground, in the trees and even in the...
Learn All About Worm Lizards!
ReptilesLearn All About Worm Lizards!Some animals are rather strange in appearance, but have adapted to survive in their particular environment. Among reptiles, there's a particular group that's similar to the common earthworms. Their scientific...
9 of the Deadliest Snakes
Reptiles9 of the Deadliest SnakesThe deadliest snakes aren't always the ones that attack. In fact, none of them attack for pleasure, but because they feel under mortal threat. Even so, accidents do happen, and,...
Some Fascinating Omnivorous Reptiles!
ReptilesSome Fascinating Omnivorous Reptiles!Reptiles are some of the most peculiar and bizarre vertebrates in existence. In fact, their appearance is often striking and...
20 Exotic Animals that Look like Dragons
Reptiles20 Exotic Animals that Look like DragonsDragons are mythological creatures that share certain characteristics with reptiles. For this reason, many people see similarities between some animals...
Learn all About the Malayan Gharial, a Very Peculiar Reptile
ReptilesLearn all About the Malayan Gharial, a Very Peculiar ReptileAlthough it looks like one, it isn't a crocodile or even a true gavial (Gavialis gangeticus). It's the Malayan gharial,...
The Anolis: Habitat, Characteristics and Reproduction
ReptilesThe Anolis: Habitat, Characteristics and ReproductionEndemic to the American continent, the anolis is a dactylic scaly reptile whose name comes from the French l'anole, a...
Looking After Lizards at Home
ReptilesLooking After Lizards at HomeIt's common to see lizards sunbathing on rocks when going for a walk in Mediterranean and other sun-baked countries.  They're small, agile, and, above all, beautiful. That's why we thought...
Black Mamba: Characteristics and Curiosities
ReptilesBlack Mamba: Characteristics and CuriositiesThe black mamba is a venomous snake that can reach great speeds. It's currently considered the fastest snake in the...
A New Chameleon is the World's Smallest Reptile
ReptilesA New Chameleon is the World's Smallest ReptileIn Madagascar, they've recently discovered the world's smallest reptile. It's a tiny chameleon that fits easily onto the tip of...
10 Types of Gecko
Reptiles10 Types of GeckoGeckos are a well-recognized group of reptiles that form part of the most diverse taxon of vertebrates in the world. These animals have adapted to different habitats, so it's possible...
How Do Lizards Regenerate Their Tails?
ReptilesHow Do Lizards Regenerate Their Tails?Some lizards have a strategy called caudal autotomy, which consists of detaching their tails in order to escape from predators....
14 Types of Iguanas
Reptiles14 Types of IguanasIguanas are characterized by a robust and elongated body that can reach imposing sizes. Each species is unique and can range from terrestrial species to some arboreal ones. In addition,...
Why Is a Komodo Dragon Bite Dangerous?
ReptilesWhy Is a Komodo Dragon Bite Dangerous?In nature, many animals should only be observed from afar. The venom of snakes, the powerful jaws of the crocodile,...
10 Reptiles You Shouldn't Keep (If You're a Beginner)
Reptiles10 Reptiles You Shouldn't Keep (If You're a Beginner)Reptiles are rather peculiar animals, because, unlike other animals people keep as pets, they aren't usually affectionate. Despite this, some...
The Mussurana Snake: Habitat and Characteristics
ReptilesThe Mussurana Snake: Habitat and CharacteristicsSnakes are very heterogeneous reptiles with a great diversity of colors, sizes, and lifestyles. Although they don't have legs, their...
Scientists Identify a New Species of Poisonous Snake in China
ReptilesScientists Identify a New Species of Poisonous Snake in ChinaThere are about 1,400,000 identified living species in the world, of which about 70,000 belong to the group of vertebrates....
Voeltzkow's Chameleon: Spotted in Madagascar After a Century Without Sightings
ReptilesVoeltzkow's Chameleon: Spotted in Madagascar After a Century Without SightingsDeclaring a species extinct isn't a simple process, as several studies are required to support this claim. As a result,...
The 11 Most Common Diseases in Bearded Dragons
ReptilesThe 11 Most Common Diseases in Bearded DragonsThe pogona lizard, or bearded dragon (Pogona vitticeps) is usually quite docile, social, and easy to keep in captivity. This...
Cloacal Prolapse in Reptiles: Symptoms and Treatment
ReptilesCloacal Prolapse in Reptiles: Symptoms and TreatmentExotic pets are increasingly making their way into homes. Various reptiles such as chameleons, bearded dragons, leopard geckos, turtles, and...
Septicemia in Reptiles: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
ReptilesSepticemia in Reptiles: Causes, Symptoms, and TreatmentReptiles and amphibians are becoming increasingly common in homes, as an exotic pet in a naturalized terrarium provides a wealth...
How to Care For a Pet Lizard
ReptilesHow to Care For a Pet LizardThe term lizard has no taxonomic analog. In other words, it doesn't refer to a specific group and many small reptiles with elongated bodies can be called lizards. In countries...
How to Scare Away Snakes?
ReptilesHow to Scare Away Snakes?Snakes can be a problem in warm weather regions, as their reputation for being dangerous puts anyone on alert when encountering one of them. Although most of these reptiles aren't...