#reptiles

sports_esports  What is the world's largest type of sea turtle?

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

pets  Can you tell the age of a lizard by the size of its tail?

It is not possible to accurately determine the age of a lizard simply by measuring its tail. While a lizard's tail does change in size over time, it...    Read more

pets  Can you tell the sex of a turtle by the length of its tail?

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

pets  Which animal has the most extended period of gestation for a reptile?

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

terrain  What is the only continent without reptiles or snakes?

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

pets  Can you tell the age of a lizard by the color of its scales?

While the color of a lizard's scales can provide information about its health and habitat, it cannot determine its age accurately. Unlike tree rings...    Read more

pets  Can you tell the age of a tortoise by the number of rings on its shell?

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

nature  What is the world's largest type of lizard by weight?

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

pets  What is the most common type of reptile in the world?

The most common type of reptile in the world is the snake. With over 3,000 species of snakes, they can be found in nearly every part of the world,...    Read more

pets  What is the world's largest type of tortoise by weight?

The world's largest type of tortoise by weight is the Galapagos tortoise, which can weigh up to 550 pounds (250 kilograms). These tortoises are...    Read more