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Because reptiles are ectothermic - which means they are cold blooded and they really on other heat sources to increase their body temperature in order to survive. Reptiles are slow unless they've been basking(lying in the sun) to increase their body temp. They will also struggle to digest their food if they are not at the right temperature and the food can rot inside them.
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Why are there no large reptiles in cold countries?
Larger reptiles need more heat to warm up there body. Cold countries, being cold, cannot supply that heat.
Why do king cobras lay eggs?
So they can have baby King Cobras. Cobras are reptiles and most reptiles lay eggs, those that don't normally live in colder climates where eggs laid on or under the ground would not get warm enough to incubate. In this case the eggs are kept inside the reptiles body to keep warm and the babies are born straight from the mother.
What features do repitiles have?
Reptiles are warm blooded creatures that give birth to live young.
What types of habitat do reptiles live in?
Reptiles live in hot places due to their cold blood. They need warmth to keep them warm & if there is no warmth then they stay cold so their bodies is the same temperature as their habitat.
Do snakes live on the Iceland?
The answer is NO. Iceland is too cold and sanake are reptiles that need warm weather to live in.100% true.
Do Gecko live in the desert?
They does it because they are cold blooded reptiles and need slight to stay warm
What is a habitat for reptiles?
Reptiles prefer to live in warm, dry climates rather than wet ones. However, they can be found on every continent except for Antarctica. Reptiles have adapted to live in a variety of environments, including water, deserts, jungles, forests, and mountains.
Are you reptiles?
No. We are mammals Reptiles are cold blooded we are warm blooded.
Are reptials warm blooded?
No, reptiles are not warm blooded. Apart from one or two exceptions, all reptiles are cold blooded.
What is the difference between a rainforest reptile and a desert reptile?
Rain Forest reptiles need higher humidity and live in warm, humid and rainy enviroments Desert Reptiles live in dry climates and need high heat
Are amphibians and reptiles mammmals?
No they are not mammals. Amphibians and Reptiles are other classes of animals at the same level as the mammals. Mammals have hair, are warm blooded and give birth to live young. Amphibians and reptiles reproduce using eggs.
What are mammals and reptiles?
Mammals are warm blooded and reptiles are cold blooded.
