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Reptiles

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Herpetology Study of reptiles and amphibians
What makes a reptile a reptile Vertebrates, Scales/Scutes, and Cold Blooded or Ectothermic
Crocodilia crocodiles, gharials, caimans, and alligators:24 species
Rhynchocephalia tuataras from New Zealand: 2 species
Squamata lizards & snakes about 11,500 species
Testudine turtles and tortoises: approximately 300 species
Brumation Hibernation-like state that cold-blooded animals utilize during very cold weather.
In this state the ___________ reptile’s activity diminishes and heart rate and metabolism slow
Not all reptiles _______. It will depend on many things, but the most obvious is ______. For example the Russian Tortoise is from an area that can go below ________ Brumate. temperature. freezing so they construct a burrow and remain there until condition is more favorable to survival
These drops in temp may help_______ so many breeders create brumation conditions artificially! stimulate reproduction
Oviparous Egg laying Most Reptiles – 80% Ex: Alligator
Viviparous Birth to live young Placenta and yolk sac Ex: Green Anaconda & Boas
Ovoviviparous Cross between egg laying and live birth Egg develops inside body, but female retains egg and young emerge “live” Ex: Rattlesnake, most Vipers
Gravid Carrying young/eggs
Clutch Group of eggs
Incubate Period of time it takes eggs to hatch
Many reptiles are___________ born or hatch and are completely on their own.
Some species, such as ___________ alligators and king cobras, will exhibit parental care.
This can be in the form of _________ nest guarding, incubating, and even staying with young for some time after birth or hatching to protect them.
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