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Types of Reptiles
coral snake
iguana
crocodile
sea turtle
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Types of Reptiles
coral snake
iguana
crocodile
sea turtle
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Types of Reptiles
alligator
chameleon
box turtle
green anole
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Types of Reptiles
alligator
chameleon
box turtle
green anole
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Types of Reptiles
Komodo dragon
garter snake
frilled lizard
python
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Types of Reptiles
Komodo dragon
garter snake
frilled lizard
python
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Types of Reptiles
terrapin
cobra
tortoise
gharial
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Types of Reptiles
terrapin
cobra
tortoise
gharial
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Types of Reptiles
Definitions
The coral snake is a small, nocturnal snake that is dangerously
venomous. It eats small lizards,
snakes, and reptiles and lays
eggs in the summer. It spends
most of its time hiding in cracks.
Iguanas are large lizards found in
tropical forests, deserts, and even
on the coast. Different species
are varied and very adaptable,
but most are herbivores with
earth-toned coloration.
Crocodiles are large, shy reptiles
with long triangular teeth, long
tails and webbed feet. They live
on the coasts in estuaries and
swamps and eat fish and other
animals near their habitats.
Sea turtles are found in shallow
coastal waters and migrate
along the coasts. They have a
large greenish shell with flippers
for swimming. Sea turtles cannot
retract their head or flippers.
Alligators have a wide, U-shaped
snout with sharp teeth. The long
tail helps propel them though the
water and is used as a weapon.
They generate body heat by sunbathing in swamps and marshes.
Chameleon lizards can change
their color with temperature,
light, and emotional changes.
They have a long tail, a helmetlike head, and long, sticky
tongues that catch insects.
Box turtles have a domed shell
which closes to protect the turtle
from predators. They are omnivores who live in woodlands, and
have been badly affected by
habitat destruction.
Green anoles are tree lizards
found in the southeastern United
States. They can change colors
with temperature, surroundings,
or emotional changes. Their tails
can regenerate if cut off.
Komodo dragons are meateating predators that are active
during the day. They are the
world’s biggest lizards and live in
hot and humid Indonesia. They
also climb, swim, and run quickly.
Garter snakes are sometimes
called garden snakes and are
harmless to humans. They are
found all over North America and
have a pattern of longitudinal
stripes that vary in color.
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Types of Reptiles
Definitions
Frilled lizards are named for the
large frill around their heads that
scares predators. They spend
their time in trees in Australia and
eat bugs and small lizards. They
can run on their back legs.
Pythons are snakes that continue
to grow every year that they live.
They are carnivores that kill their
prey by constricting it. They have
a distinctive V shape on their
head, and tan and brown scales.
Terrapins are turtles that live in
fresh water. They have webbed
feet and thin shells. Most have diamond-shaped designs on
their shells and live in North
America and Britain.
Cobras are venomous snakes
that live in savannas, woodlands,
and rocky hillsides in Asia and Africa. They search for their prey at
dawn and dusk, and can go
days between meals.
The tortoise is a land turtle that
varies in size. It is reclusive and
can retract into its thick shell in
order to hide. It can live up to
150 years and symbolizes
longevity in Chinese culture.
Gharials are long crocodile-like
reptiles with a narrow snout. They
don’t have the jaw strength to
catch large prey, but their
streamlined body lets them easily
catch fish. They are endangered.
Instructions for PDF: Print on cardstock. Laminate for durability. Cut cards apart.
Note: Before doing this work, make sure the child has mastered the Parts of the Reptile
nomenclature, and is familiar with the definition of what a reptile is.
It’s nice to let children see some real reptiles when doing this work, so try to schedule a
field trip to a zoo or pet shop. Or, you can use books or online resources.
When a child finishes this work, it would be nice for them to draw one of these animals
or sculpt it with clay.
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Types of Reptiles
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Types of Reptiles
coral snake
iguana
crocodile
sea turtle
alligator
chameleon
box turtle
green anole
Komodo
dragon
garter snake
frilled lizard
python
terrapin
cobra
tortoise
gharial