Lizards

The male has a cup-like depression toward the forward half of the plastron (the bottom shell). It's there so he can mount the female without having to stand on his tail to fertilize her. The female's plastron is flat. Hi, I own hermann's tortoises, a male and a female. Differentiating them is very easy if its properly done - FEMALES have smaller and shorter tails. Their shell is a bit popping out around their legs, what I mean is that the shell doesn't go under like you would suppose (sorry for my english, I'm from Europe...). The reason for that shell is that the males bite them on these poppings. MALES have longer, thicker tails with pointed tips. Also, if both of the animals are the same age, the female is usually a little bigger than the male.

They are Endangered because people kill Them because for their Fur

I suggest two different types of lizards for first time owners: Bearded Dragon and a Blubelly Lizard, also know as a Western Fence Crawler. Each has it's own up and downs, which leaves you to decide. Bluebelly Lizards are small lizards that are usually about 6 inches long. Low maintainance and not very sociable, these creatures live in desert and boreal terrain. Insectivore Ups: Low maintainance, doesn't need social care, receives all nurtrients needed from crickets alone, stomach gets darker when angry so you know when to put it away Downs: Not sociable, impossible to tame, may bite, can escape most cages, hard to find if lost, most pet stores don't sell them, gets sick easily Bearded Dragons: Native to Austrailia, they live mainly in desert biomes. When full grown, Bearded Dragons are usually 18-20 inches. Very popular with children. Omnivore Ups: Grows bonds easily with people, can be bought at local pet stores, can't easily escape to to size and wits, when cared for properly, has an extremely strong immune system. Downs: Needs at least an hour of socialization a day, need both vegitables and insects to stay healthy, when sick, they try to hide it, which means that any day you could wake up to find it dead without any warning.

it is aptomastic

The world's largest lizard today is the Komodo dragon, which is found in Indonesia. They can grow up to 10 feet in length and weigh over 150 pounds.

A hellbender is a type of large aquatic salamander native to North America. They are known for their flat bodies, loose skin, and ability to breathe through their skin. Hellbenders are primarily found in cold, fast-flowing streams and are considered indicators of good water quality.

The Gila Monster is a large venomous lizard with bright coloration found in deserts of the southwestern United States and Mexico. It is known for its striking orange and black patterning and venomous bite, which it uses for defense and hunting. The Gila Monster is a slow-moving, burrowing species that primarily feeds on small mammals, birds, and reptiles.

A thorny devil can survive by changing color and burying itself in the cool sand. It can change its temperature dramatically to adapt to the heat. It also stays under a rock during the day and comes out at night.

A komodo dragon can kill its prey using its powerful jaws and sharp teeth to bite and hold on, causing severe injury. It also uses its strong limbs and claws to restrain and overpower its prey. Additionally, the bacteria in its saliva can cause infection in the wounds, contributing to the lethal outcome for the prey.

Lizards can be found in a variety of habitats around the world, including deserts, forests, grasslands, and rocky areas. They often seek out warm and sunny environments to bask in the sun and regulate their body temperature. Some species are arboreal and live in trees, while others are terrestrial and prefer staying on the ground.

Reptiles continuously grow new teeth throughout their lives, a process known as polyphyodonty. As one tooth becomes worn out or lost, new teeth emerge from dental lamina or tooth germs to replace them. This allows reptiles to maintain a functional dentition for feeding and survival.

Gila Monsters sexually matures at 3-5 years. Fertile females may lay a clutch of eggs once a year after mating. The clutch consists of two to twelve eggs, with five being the average clutch. The Gila monster may live up to 20 years in the wild, or 30 in captivity, so a reasonable estimate would be about 5 babies a year for up to 17 years.

it lives in houses or shops

Frog tracks typically show five toes and a distinctive webbed shape, while lizard tracks usually have distinct claw marks and their toes are not webbed. Additionally, frog tracks may show a hopping pattern, while lizard tracks often show a more direct, side-to-side movement.

two in there mouths and two in there anus.

Yellow Spotted Lizard from the Book Holes:

"Crocus Maculosus Lacerta ex Libri Foramen"

Yellow = Crocus; Spotted = Maculosus; Lizard = Lacerta.

From The = ex; Book = Libri; Hole(s) = Foramen.

What made you ask this question..? I've never heard of a spotted lizard from a book hole.

Interesting question - thanks for making me feel I didn't waste years of my life learning Latin!

I knew there was a reason...

Wiki and Yahoo! Answers.

Cheers,

Saccade

Lizards are able to regenerate, or regrow, a body part. Many of them have evolved a special technique that makes their tail fall off and wiggle to attract a predator. This allows the lizard to escape and grow the tail back later. Another animal who does something similar is the octopus, which can shed an arm and grow it back later.

Water lizards, such as the water monitor lizard, live in or near bodies of water like rivers, lakes, and swamps. Land lizards, like the common bearded dragon, typically inhabit dry areas such as deserts, savannas, and rocky outcrops.

The Komodo dragon is the largest living species of lizard, capable of growing up to 10 feet long and weighing over 150 pounds. They are found in the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca, Flores, and Gili Motang.

Mites, fleas, lice, and other parasites tend to be quite species-specific. For instance, the human head louse is a different species from the human public louse, and neither is closely related to the human body louse. A mite that lives on a lizard probably wouldn't effectively infest a human, and vice-versa.

As a means of self-preservation. A predator can attack it, it can lose its tail and then regrow it. The predator will usually not attack the rest of the body once it has the tail, which continues to move for quite some time after being detached, allowing the lizard to get away.

Lizards are living creatures and cannot be made. They are born through reproduction and develop from eggs or live birth, depending on the species. Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles found in various habitats around the world.

Gila monsters are typically found in the deserts of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, such as the Sonoran and Mojave deserts. They prefer rocky, scrubby habitats with sandy soil for burrowing.

Yellow spotted lizards are native to the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. They typically inhabit rocky areas, dry brushlands, and desert environments with plenty of sunlight and areas for hiding.

Many male reptiles and snakes have "dewlaps" or "frills" that protrude from their throats when they are performing courtship rituals to attract a female, or to defend their territory to ward off an intruder. Some reptiles and snakes have head crests that do, essentially, the same thing, which may even prevent attacks from predators by making itself seem larger, and, thus, harder to attack.