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Reptiles and Amphibians
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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 Reptiles and Amphibians
| Why are they called "spiny softshell" turtles? | Facts on the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Cornsnakeman) |
Little spines on the front of the carapace. They have small spines near the head.
| Which type of reptile is represented by only 2 living species? | General Reptile Quiz (gbvenom) |
Tuatara. The two species of tuatara live in New Zealand. Once common, all other species became extinct around 60 million years ago.
| Which type of reptile has the largest number of species? | General Reptile Quiz (gbvenom) |
Lizards. At approximately 4300 species, lizards have the most. Snakes are next with about 2700 species.
| Which turtle is also known as a Stinkpot? | Reptiles and Amphibians (Morrigan716) |
Musk Turtle. When annoyed, they secrete a foul-smelling yellowish fluid.
| Which salamander's tail is constricted at its base? | Reptiles and Amphibians (Morrigan716) |
Ensatina Salamander. This tail pops off if grabbed.
| Which is NOT a way to tell the difference between a frog and a toad? | Reptiles and Amphibians (Morrigan716) |
Frogs lay their eggs in water; toads lay them on dry land. Both frogs and toads lay their eggs in water.
| What type of snake are cornsnakes? | Cornsnake Facts (Cornsnakeman) |
Rat Snake. They are Rat Snakes and they will eat birds and mice/rats.
| What type of newt is also know as a Red Eft? | Reptiles and Amphibians (Morrigan716) |
Eastern Newt. Newts form a family of salamanders that lack the side grooves typical of most salmanders.
| What shape of pupils do cornsnakes have? | Cornsnake Facts (Cornsnakeman) |
| What kind of frog is equipped with large suction pads at the tips of their toes? | Reptiles and Amphibians (Morrigan716) |
Treefrogs. There are 13 species of treefrogs.
| What is the plastron? | Facts on the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Cornsnakeman) |
the bottom shell. All turtles have a bottom shell named plastron. It's fused to the carapace.
| What is the largest non-oceanic reptile in North America? | Reptiles and Amphibians (Morrigan716) |
Alligator. Also the loudest during mating season.
| What is the Jacobson's organ used for? | General Reptile Quiz (gbvenom) |
Sense of smell. The Jacobson's organ is present in the mouths of snakes. The snake's tongue picks up chemicals in the air that are analysed by the Jacobson's organ. Essentially, the snake "tastes" the air.
| What is the Common Toad also known as? | Reptiles and Amphibians (Morrigan716) |
Woodhouse's Toad. True toads range in size from 1-9 inches.
| What is the carapace? | Facts on the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Cornsnakeman) |
the top shell. All turtles have a top shell which is named carapace.
| What is reported to be a softshell turtle's favorite food?
| Facts on the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Cornsnakeman) |
Crayfish. They love crayfish but they aren't always easy to catch. Crayfish hide in rocks so the spiny softshell turtle has a long neck.
| What does it mean for a snake to be "viviparous"? | General Reptile Quiz (gbvenom) |
Bears live young. Viviparous animals bear live young. Oviparous animals are egg laying.
| What color do female spiny softshell turtles turn when they mature? | Facts on the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Cornsnakeman) |
black. Females turn black, males stay the same color.
| In Linnean classification, in what order do lizards and snakes belong? | General Reptile Quiz (gbvenom) |
Squamata. Lizards, snakes, and amphisbaenians all belong to the order Squamata. Turtles and tortoises belong to Testudinata. Reptilia is the class that all belong to.
| How long do cornsnakes live for? | Cornsnake Facts (Cornsnakeman) |
20+ yr. They can live to 30. The record is 32 years.
| How do cornsnakes kill their prey? | Cornsnake Facts (Cornsnakeman) |
Constriction. They constrict like Boas and Pythons.
| How big do cornsnakes get, on average? | Cornsnake Facts (Cornsnakeman) |
4-5 ft. Most of the time they are a good sized snake, but some are are small (about 3 ft.) and some about 6 ft..
| Coral snakes are colourful venomous snakes. Other non venomous snakes have evolved similar colour patterns to confuse predators. What is this defense mechanism called? | General Reptile Quiz (gbvenom) |
Mimicry . Mimicry by non-poisonous species occurs throughout the animal kingdom.
| At what age do female Eastern spiny softshell turtles mature? | Facts on the Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle (Cornsnakeman) |
7. Males mature at five years old.
| Are cornsnakes good pets for snake lovers? | Cornsnake Facts (Cornsnakeman) |
Yes. Thay are very popular snakes, and they are calm.
| Are cornsnakes found in the United States? | Cornsnake Facts (Cornsnakeman) |
Yes. They are in the southeast U.S.A. and on the Northeast shore line.
 Frequently Asked Questions about Reptiles and Amphibians
- Of all reptiles, which one weighs the most? ( goto )
- Which two reptiles have the loudest voices? ( goto )
- As amphibians evolved into increasingly complex organisms, there arose a need for a three chambered heart. What advantages are afforded by such a structure? ( goto )
- How is the way birds breathe different from the way reptiles or mammals breathe? ( goto )
- Which birds appear to be named after reptiles although their name is, in fact, thought to derive from their call? ( goto )
- Bird flu seems unusual in that it can infect any type of bird. Any there any other diseases that can affect any birds, or indeed any that affect any mammals, any fish or any reptiles? ( goto )
- I heard David Attenborough being asked this question on Australian radio a few years back. He was stumped - other than to suggest a type of cat that grows mould in its fur and even he admitted that this was cheating! So the question is this - There are green fish, green insects, green birds, and green reptiles, but are there any green mammals? And if not, why not? ( goto )
- Noted for his plays concerning certain insects, reptiles, and other atmospheric components, he is also famous for a dish consisting of various birds and fish together with honey. Most of his plays involve women, but in one there are somewhat signifigant 'props' involved in which a famous cubist once illustrated. Who was the playwright, what was the dish, who was the artist and which play did he illustrate? ( goto )
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