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Some reptiles live in water and some live on land. Take a snake for example, some live in water, some live on land, and some live in both.

I think a reptile can live in both and some can not because most reptile have lungs or some have gills.

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Do lizards live on land?

Not all reptiles dwell on land. Some of them live in the water, such as crocodiles, marine iguanas and sea snakes. Even these reptiles must come to land sometimes, to bask, or lay eggs.


Where does reptiles live?

Reptiles can be found in a variety of habitats around the world, including deserts, forests, grasslands, and even in water. Some reptiles live on land, while others are adapted for aquatic environments. They are found on every continent except Antarctica.


Do marine reptiles breath underwater?

No. All reptiles, both on land and in water, must breath air. Marine reptiles can hold their breath from a considerable time, but must surface to breathe once in a while.


Do reptile lay eggs in water?

Most reptiles do not lay eggs in water. They typically lay their eggs on land, either in burrows or nests dug into the ground. However, some turtles do lay their eggs in sandy areas close to water, where the eggs can be protected.


Is turtle reptile or amphibian?

Turtles are reptiles which can live in water or on land. Turtles aren't amphibious; most turtles cannot breath water at any stage of their life cycle, but the common musk turtle has tiny specialized bumps on their tongue called papillae that allow these turtles to draw in oxygen through them.Also, the side-necked turtles of Australia have specialised cavities in their rear, known as cloacal bursae, to draw in water and remove the oxygen. This info can be found on the BBC web page at the link below.Turtles are reptiles.ReptilereptileTurtles are reptiles, order "Testudines".

Related Questions

Do reptiles live in water?

Well they can, but they can also live on land.


How are animals classified that live on land and water?

An animal that is able to live both on land and in water is classified as "amphibious."


Where do reptiles with limbs live?

on land and sometimes in the water


Reptiles or fish only live in water?

Reptiles need land too. Fish do not.


Were do reptiles live?

Mostly in water and very little on land


Do Reptiles live in water and land?

Some reptiles live in water and some live on land. Take a snake for example, some live in water, some live on land, and some live in both. I think a reptile can live in both and some can not because most reptile have lungs or some have gills.


How are amphibians different from repetiles?

Reptiles live on dry land; amphibians live on land as well as in water.


What can live on land and in water?

The scientific term for an animal that can live on either land or in water is "amphibious" - many reptiles, such as frogs, are amphibious.


Do every reptile live in salt water?

Most reptiles live on comparatively dry land, not in water.


Why do frogs and crocodile live both on land and water?

Because amphibians and reptiles lived in water and land. as always


Does reptiles lives in both land and water?

Although some types of reptiles are semi-aquatic or fully aquatic, most are fully terrestrial. Amphibians, however, spend part of their time in fresh water, and part on land. The name amphibian even refers to the fact that they live "both kinds of life."


What live both on water and land?

Amphibians live on both land and water. The examples are frog, toads, Salamanders and Newts etc. Some reptiles like alligators and crocodiles also live on land and in the water.