Reptiles

The most common type of reptile

• Lizards/snakes
• Turtles/Tortoises
• Tuataras
• Alligators/Crocodiles

What is the difference between a turtle and tortoise?

• Turtles only have shells

• Tortoises mainly live on land

• Tortoises only lay eggs

• Turtles only live only on land

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Why do alligators and crocodiles have eyes on top of their heads?

• Helps them to see animals they might want to eat, while hiding the rest of their body underwater
• Helps them to see animals underwater while on land

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Snakes don't have a backbone since they can coil up

• True
• False

Snakes chew their prey

• True
• False

Snakes have excellent eyesight

• True
• False

Reptiles lay their eggs

• On land
• In water

Which 2 reptiles can shed skin?

• Turtles and fish
• Lizards and frogs
• Lizards and snakes
• Humans and birds

Do reptiles have gills?

• Yes
• No
• Some do, some do not

Which is NOT a characteristic of a reptile?

• endothermic
• Scaly skin
• Has lungs
• lays leathery eggs