#reptiles

The world's largest type of salamander is known as the Chinese giant salamander. They are found in the rocky, mountainous streams and lakes of China,...    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

The largest living species of tortoise is the Galapagos tortoise. These massive, slow-moving reptiles are found exclusively in the Galapagos Islands,...    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 reptile with the longest gestation period is the African rock python. The African rock python is a species of snake found in sub-Saharan Africa....    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

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

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

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

It is a common myth that the age of an iguana can be determined by the size of its dorsal spines. However, there is no scientific evidence to support...    Read more