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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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