Lizards

The word for "lizard" in Latin is "lacertus" or "saurius."

Lizards do not have gills. They have lungs for breathing air, unlike aquatic animals that have gills to extract oxygen from water.

Lizards belong to the reptile family, which is a diverse group of animals that includes snakes, turtles, and crocodilians. Within the reptile family, lizards are classified under the order Squamata, which also includes snakes.

Yes, greco lizards are born from eggs. The female will typically lay a clutch of eggs in a hidden location, and the eggs will hatch after several weeks. Newly-hatched greco lizards are independent and must fend for themselves.

any lizard that lives in trees is not suggested to begginners, or on occasion, experts. i suggest desert types, mainly blue bellies. I used to raise them. When you decide, i am extremely knowledgeable about pet lizards and i would help all i can with any questions you have at all.

There is no scientific evidence to support the existence of a humanoid lizard species known as "lizard man." Such creatures are generally considered to be folklore or part of urban legends.

In a sense, yellow spotted lizards do not exist. Similar types of lizards exist but not this specific one. It is a character from the book Holes by Louis Sachar. In the book, there is a boy called Stanley Yelnats. The boy is sent to Camp Green Lake in Texas. Camp Green Lake is a dried up lake in the baking heat. The boy has to dig holes and some of these holes have yellow spotted lizards in them. According to the author, if you get bitten by the lizards then you will painfully die. It is reported to have exactly eleven spots, it has red rings around its eyes, its bite is venomous and can even be fatal and in the real world it doesn't exist.

You probably mean a Caiman alligator? Caimans are relatives to alligators that live in Mexico, Central and South America. They are usually smaller than gators and not as dangerous to humans; the exception is the enormous black caiman from the Amazonian jungle.

Actually they are Caiman Crocodiles there are no Caiman Alligators.

Breeding blue tongue lizards involves housing a male and female together, providing them with a suitable habitat and diet, and ensuring they are in good health. Mating occurs naturally, and the female will lay eggs about 3-4 months later. The eggs should be incubated until they hatch, and the baby lizards should be cared for separately once born.

Bearded dragon is a unique reptile that is very suitable to adopt as pet. By understanding this animal in the wild and its origin, it is beneficial as a pet owner. After knowing its background, taking care of bearded dragons is much easier as vivarium habitat may be easily mimicked as close as possible to the natural environment. If you knowing your bearded dragon's behavior, you are better in handling this pet. This reptile is one of the family members of Agamidae, named Pogona in scientific term. The origin places of the dragons are from Australia. They can be found in the mainland of the Australia or near the coastal areas. The common bearded dragons that can be found in the pet shops today mostly are inland bearded dragon or sometimes known as central bearded dragon. They are named as such due to their natural habitat in the wild where they can be found; in central or mainland of Australia. There is another type of bearded dragon where they natural habitat is near the coastal area. They are better known as coastal bearded dragon. They used to be very popular in the pet community but getting lesser now. Other than 2 of these popular dragons, less common types of bearded dragons are Rankins and Vittikins. These are the reptiles which is quite hard to find in the pet shops. All of these reptiles are quite similar, but may be slightly different in size or their colors. They can be categorized as mid-size pet dragon. Male can grow up to about 24 inches long, and female is about 20 inches. Their tail is about half of the body length. The bearded dragons have rough skin on the back and side of the body but soft along the belly part. The lifespan of the bearded dragons is about 7 years or more. Due to the strict rules of int This reptile is one of the family members of Agamidae, named Pogona in scientific term. The origin places of the dragons are from Australia. They can be found in the mainland of the Australia or near the coastal areas. The common bearded dragons that can be found in the pet shops today mostly are inland bearded dragon or sometimes known as central bearded dragon. They are named as such due to their natural habitat in the wild where they can be found; in central or mainland of Australia. There is another type of bearded dragon where they natural habitat is near the coastal area. They are better known as coastal bearded dragon. They used to be very popular in the pet community but getting lesser now. Other than 2 of these popular dragons, less common types of bearded dragons are Rankins and Vittikins. These are the reptiles which is quite hard to find in the pet shops. All of these reptiles are quite similar, but may be slightly different in size or their colors. They can be categorized as mid-size pet dragon. Male can grow up to about 24 inches long, and female is about 20 inches. Their tail is about half of the body length. The bearded dragons have rough skin on the back and side of the body but soft along the belly part. The lifespan of the bearded dragons is about 7 years or more. Due to the strict rules of international pet trading, most of the bearded dragons found in United States and United Kingdom are captive bred locally. Most of the time, the bearded dragons that are on sale in pet shops today are mainly inland or central dragons where most of the hobbyist may find.

Blue tail lizards are omnivores and will eat a variety of small insects, worms, and other invertebrates in the wild. They may also consume fruits and plants as part of their diet. In captivity, they can be fed a diet of small insects such as crickets and mealworms, as well as some fruits and vegetables.

A light pink lizard is likely a species of albino or leucistic lizard, in which the lack of pigment in their skin gives them a pinkish coloration. Some examples include the albino leopard gecko or albino bearded dragon. These lizards are bred selectively for their unique appearance.

Yes, some species of lizards are capable of jumping. Tree-dwelling lizards like geckos are known for their jumping abilities, which they use to navigate their environment and escape predators. Other lizards, like the horned lizard, have powerful hind legs that allow them to leap short distances.

Watch out for entry points such as broken screens. Remove any food sources (insects) that may have drawn the creature. Aerosol treatments like Baygon in combination with Lizard Glue Traps or Lizard Tape are most effective. The lizard may be released from the trap outdoors by pouring vegetable oil where it is attached to the trap. Alternatively, some people just grab them (but there may be disease risks) or catch them in a cup.

If you are looking for a healthy diet for your uromastyx.... It should consist mainly of vegetables. A mixture of greens should be available to your uro... Some greens usually used are : Collard Greens, Dandelion Greens, and Turnip Greens... But Kale, lettuce and vegetable from the broccoli family should be avoided, this leads to metabolic problems! Uro's are not meat eaters... but can be fed 2-3 crickets every 2 weeks for an adult. If you over feed with protein it can lead to gout, and kidney failure. Other vegetables and fruits can be added to your greens mixture such as carrots, peas, beans, corn, lentils, cactus, and dandelion flowers. The occasional apple and other fruits can be added as a treat.

Yes, lizards need water to survive. They may obtain water through drinking or by absorbing it through their skin, depending on the species. It is important to provide a water source for pet lizards in captivity.

generally it is 2-3 years, but there are some lizards with the span of 20 years also

Soft-shelled eggs found in sand could belong to reptiles such as turtles or lizards. These animals typically bury their eggs in sand to provide protection and incubation until they hatch. Soft-shelled eggs may indicate a lack of proper nutrients during egg formation or improper incubation conditions.

Yes, Long Tail Grass Lizards do hibernate during the winter months. They usually find a sheltered spot underground or in leaf litter to stay dormant until the weather warms up again.

Camouflage is a method used by animals, soldiers, or objects to blend into their surroundings by using colors or patterns that mimic the environment. It helps them to remain unseen or undetected by predators or enemies.

A horny toad is actually a type of lizard, not a toad. They are also known as horned lizards and belong to the Phrynosoma genus.

In a typical lizard life cycle, a lizard hatches from an egg, grows and develops as a juvenile, reaches adulthood to reproduce, and eventually may die of old age or other causes. Different lizard species have specific breeding seasons and mating behaviors that influence their life cycle.

In a few lizard species, such as the New Mexico whiptail lizard and some species of geckos, no males exist. These species reproduce through parthenogenesis, a form of asexual reproduction where females can produce offspring without fertilization by a male.

Normally smaller lizards can eat many insects such as; dead ants, small beetles, cicadas, crickets and sometimes even mosquitos. But make sure you don't let dead ants anywhere near the lizard, otherwise they'll eat the lizards instead of the other way around. Hope this helped

Some native lizard species found in the Midwest include the Five-lined Skink, Prairie Skink, Six-lined Racerunner, and Eastern Fence Lizard. These lizards are commonly found in various habitats across the Midwest region of the United States.