Reptiles
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Reptiles of West Virginia
by: rika, 2 pagesThere are 87 species of amphibians and reptiles in West Virginia. Both groups are cold-blooded vertebrates whose body temperatures are regulated by the temperature of the environment. Amphibians are ...
What are amphibians and reptiles?
by: rika, 2 pagesAmphibians include frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders. Many amphibians have a complex life cycle that involves living both on land and in water. While most adult amphibians have lungs, they also ...
Amphibians & Reptiles
by: rika, 3 pagesAt least 85 species of amphibians and reptiles occur in West Virginia. Unlike mammals and birds, these animals are ectothermic, which means they use the environment and regulate their internal ...
Colorado's Amphibians & Reptiles
by: rika, 6 pagesAmphibians and reptiles have inhabited the earth for millions of years. Worldwide, there are over 11,000 species recognized. Despite its relatively arid and cold climate, Colorado is home to 67 ...
Reptiles and Amphibians
by: rika, 7 pagesReptiles are cold-blooded, dry- skinned vertebrates that usually have scaly skin and typically lay shelled eggs on land. Reptiles consist of animals such as turtles and snakes.
Pet Reptiles
by: rika, 2 pagesMany reptiles carry germs or bacteria called Salmonella. Nine out of 10 reptiles may have the bacteria.
Reptiles Vs. Mammals
by: jenci, 18 pagesReptiles vs. Mammals ED 205-05 Computers In Education By Jessica Wielhouwer QUIT Reptiles vs. Mammals ...
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Reptiles
The world of reptiles is an interesting one! Some
reptiles are adored, or loved, by people while other
reptiles are feared by people! Turtles, lizards, and
snakes are often kept as pets, but alligators, crocodiles, and some very large
iguanas are best left in the wild!
Reptiles are vertebrates and have some things in common. They have
dry, scaly skin. Reptiles are cold-blooded, which means that their body
temperature stays about the same as the temperature of their surroundings. As
the temperature outdoors changes, the reptile's body temperature changes, too!
Reptiles live on the land and in the water, but even the reptiles that live in
the water most of the time breathe with lungs. Sometimes lazy alligators and
crocodiles will lie in the water with only their nostrils, or noses, sticking out.
Turtles stick their heads out of the water, too, to breathe in oxygen.
All reptiles hatch from eggs. Some eggs are laid in a
nest by the mother. All turtles, crocodiles, and some lizards and
snakes lay eggs with shells. Other snake and lizard mothers,
however, protect the eggs inside their bodies until they hatch.
These babies are born alive! A mother alligator will carry her
babies to the water, but not many reptiles care for their eggs or
their babies.
So, do you love snakes or are you afraid of them?
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Science: Processes of Life: SC.F.1.2.3 LA.A.1.2.2; LA.A.2.2.1
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Reptiles Comprehension Sheet
Directions: Use the reading sheet to help you answer the
questions:
1. Name three reptiles that don't make good pets!
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2. What does cold-blooded mean?
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3. What do reptiles use to breathe with?
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4. Write the four most important facts you read about reptiles:
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