#reptiles

Turtles are fascinating creatures that have been around for millions of years. One of the questions that people often ask about turtles is whether or...    Read more

It's a common myth that you can determine the age of a tortoise or turtle by counting the rings on its shell. The rings on the shell are caused by...    Read more

When it comes to determining the age of a snake, the size of its scales is not a reliable method. Unlike growth rings in trees or bones, snakes do...    Read more

The world's largest type of snake by length is the green anaconda (Eunectes murinus), which can grow up to 29 feet (8.8 meters) long and weigh up to...    Read more

The world's largest sea turtle is the leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), which can weigh up to 2,200 pounds (1,000 kg) and reach lengths of...    Read more

Antarctica is the only continent without reptiles or snakes. Due to its extremely cold climate, no reptiles or snakes have ever been able to...    Read more

It is not possible to accurately determine the age of a chameleon by the size of its eyes. Chameleons are known for their unique eyes, which can move...    Read more

The world's largest type of lizard by weight is the Komodo dragon. These impressive creatures are native to the Indonesian islands of Komodo, Rinca,...    Read more

No, it is not possible to tell the exact age of a lizard by counting its scales. While the number of scales on a lizard can provide some indication...    Read more

The Leatherback sea turtle has the longest gestation period for a reptile. The Leatherback sea turtle is one of the largest living reptiles, and can...    Read more