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Reptiles

About 8,240 species of reptiles in the world. They inhabit every continent except Antarctica. Cold-blooded or Ectothermic, these creatures became the first vertebrates to live on land seeking the warmth of the sun. Frightening to some, this category will fascinate you, so slither on in and ask your questions.

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Do crocodiles hunt alone?

If Crocodiles feel the need to group up with others (this rarely happens, as a crocodile will protect it's territory from others), they will. Such occasions include when crocodiles go 'fishing', and all join up and catch the fish.

How do you scare or repel alligator I saw one in the departments where I live at the woodlands tx and i and I am afraid of them and also a snake cottonmouth how i can scare or repel them?

Alligators are more scared of you then you are of them. Any loud noise like an air horn or a paint ball gun. These are both tactics that I have tried when fishing on boat in Florida. Now for the cottomouths that's a different story I haven't found a repellent for them when ever they get in the boat with us we usually smack the crap out of them with a paddle

How many types of snakes live in desert?

There are many snakes that live in the Australian desert. The Red-Bellied Black Snake, New South Wales Tiger snake, Western Tiger snake, Chappell Island Tiger snake, King Island Tiger Snake, and the Tasmanian Tiger snake are just a few.

How fast can a andiconda snake move?

Anacondas are not known for their speed or agility on land. They are primarily ambush predators that rely on stealth and their powerful coils to subdue prey. On land, anacondas can move at a slow pace, typically around 5 miles per hour. In water, they are more agile and can move faster to capture prey.

What Four ways frog and snake are alike in why frog and snake never play together?

Frogs and snakes are both cold-blooded animals. They both have different habitats and lifestyles, with frogs preferring water and snakes preferring land. They also have different hunting techniques and prey preferences, which may prevent them from interacting. Additionally, snakes may see frogs as potential prey, leading to avoidance or aggression between the two animals.

Can snakes eat dragon flies?

Thinking that snakes are very clever and agile creatures with a wide variety of prey, I am positive that snakes doeat dragonflies. Some species of water snakes such as ribbon and queen snakes prey on dragonflies.

Why do turtle species vary?

Some turtles swim because of the way they anatomy is set up. Tortises can't swim because they have non-webbed feet and their shell is too heavy for them to swim safely. Turtles swim because they have a lighter shell which is easier to swim with the help of their webbed feet

What advance allowed reptiles to reproduce away from water?

The Amniotic egg. Remember, reptiles are believed to have evolved from amphibians. Where do amphibians lay there eggs? - The water. Why? because their eggs are soft. The reptiles are the first to lay the amniotic egg which has a hard shell. If an amphibian tried to lay its egg on land, gravity would squad it because an amphibian's egg is jelly like. With the hard shell of the amniotic egg, reptiles have greater change of reproduction.

Do crocodiles walk or crawl?

Crocodiles walk on land using their legs, which are positioned beneath their bodies. They move by lifting their bodies off the ground with each step. When moving on land, they do not crawl like snakes but instead walk by moving their legs in a typical walking motion.

Are taranchelers reptiles?

No, tarantulas are not reptiles. They are arachnids, which are a different group of animals that includes spiders, scorpions, and ticks. Reptiles are a separate class of animals that includes snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles.

Are cats quicker than snakes?

In general, cats are quicker than snakes when it comes to moving and reacting. Cats are agile and have strong muscles that allow them to run, pounce, and climb with speed and precision. Snakes, on the other hand, move more slowly since they do not have legs and rely on their unique slithering motion.

Where do crocodiles carry their youngs?

Crocodiles carry their young in their mouths. They delicately transport them to the water when necessary, ensuring their safety from predators. This behavior is known as mouth-brooding.

What do baby black rat snakes eat?

Baby black rat snakes primarily eat small prey such as insects, small rodents, birds, bird eggs, and sometimes amphibians. They are skilled hunters and use their keen sense of smell to locate their prey. As they grow, their diet will expand to include larger prey items.

What is orochimarus snake called?

Orochimaru's snake is named Manda. Manda is a giant white serpent that Orochimaru often uses in battle or for transportation.

Can you cross breed a snake and a owl?

Not likely. Snakes are a very common snack for all owls.

-owl expert grl (12 yrs)

Which car is named after a snake?

The AC Cobra is named after a poisonous snake. These cafrs have massive engines, extra fat tires and extra strong bodies for driving at high speed. Cobras make superb race cars.

Do snakes give birth to live young and nurse them?

Some snakes (mostly vipers and boas) appear to give birth to live young. What really happens is that they retain eggs inside instead of laying them, and the young emerge when they hatch. This is called oviviparity.

Only mammals nurse their young. Snakes (like birds) are nourished by the egg yolk until they are hatched, then must fend for themselves. Unlike birds, they are not nursed or cared for by the parent.

What type of tortoise was master oogway?

Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda was a Galápagos tortoise.

How much does a giant Turtle weigh?

Giant turtles can weigh anywhere from 500 pounds to over 2,000 pounds, depending on the species.

What is a king snake adaptations?

Basking in sunlight helps it get warm. They hibernate in winter.

What kind of reptile hatches from eggs?

Almost all reptiles hatch from eggs, but in some species of lizard and snake the young are born live, having hatched from eggs still inside the mother. Such reptiles include chameleons, boas, most vipers, sea snakes, and water snakes.

Is a blow fish a reptile amphibians or reptiles?

neither. its a fish. you put reptile twice by the way.

Reptiles whose young hatch from eggs laid outside the mother's body are?

Reptiles whose young hatch from eggs laid outside the mother's body are oviparous. These reptiles include species like turtles, lizards, and snakes that lay eggs in nests or burrows and do not provide parental care to their offspring once the eggs are laid.

What order is reptiles in?

Animalexpert Answer:

The typical categorizing of reptiles is: lizards, crocodiles, turtles and snakes. However, this is very different to proper classification. There are four orders in Reptilia:

Crocodilia: Crocodilians

Contains 23 species.

Sphenodontia: Tuataras

Contains 2 species

Squamata: lizards, snakes, and amphisbaenids

Contains about 7,900 species

Testudines: turtles and tortoises

Contains about 300 species

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