Green Iguana (Iguana iguana)

Baby Juvenile Aged Scientific classificationKingdom : AnimaliaPhylum  : ChordataClass : ReptilliaOrder   : SquamataFamily   : IguanidaeGenus : IguanaSpecies   : I. iguana Inexperienced, or widespread, iguanas are among the many largest lizards in the Americas, averaging round 6.5 feet (2 meters) long and weighing about eleven pounds (5 kilograms). They are also among the many most popular reptile pets in the United States, regardless of being fairly tough to take care of properly. The truth is, most captive iguanas die throughout the first 12 months, and many are either turned free by their house owners or given to reptile rescue groups. The green iguana’s extensive vary contains the rain...

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Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum)

The milksnake is an unusual reptile. It comes in many different sizes and color combinations depending on where it lives. Milksnakes can be found in a wide range of habitats, from humid tropical rain forests to cool mountaintops. Physical characteristics: Although all milksnakes have smooth, shiny scales, they can look quite different from one region to the next. Some have large red or brown blotches that are often lined in black on a gray to tan background; others have bands of red, black, and yellow or white. A few are solid black. Adults range from 20 to 60 inches (51 to 152 centimeters) in length. Coral snake vs Milk snake Color Variations : Most milksnake hatchlings are red with black-and-white stripes. This distinctive color pattern...

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Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)

Some facts of Galapagos giant turtle : Where do they live?: Galápagos Islands in the South AtlanticHabitat: Upland areasSize: Shell length from 29 in. (74 cm) to more than 4 ft. (1.2 m); weighs 500 lb. (227 kg)Coloration: Dull brown; males often have a yellow area on the lower jaw and throatDiet: Wide range of vegetation— even cactus shootsBreeding: Females lay 2–10 eggs that hatch after 3–4 monthsLife span: Up to 200 years Status: Vulnerable The largest tortoises in the world live on the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean. These reptiles probably drifted across the ocean from Central America, perhaps on floating tree trunks. The biggest Galápagos tortoises weigh as much as three men and may live for 200 years. The Galápagos Islands...

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Blue-Tongued Skink (Tiliqua scincoides)

Where do they live?: Eastern and northern Australia, and Irian Jaya in IndonesiaHabitat: Forests, grasslands, and gardensSize: Head–tail length up to 24 in. (60 cm), males are longer and slimmer than femalesColoration: Gray, tan, or silver with dark bands; bright blue tongueDiet: Berries, flowers, fruit, insects, and dead animalsBreeding: Up to 25 young born after a gestation period (pregnancy) of 110 daysLife Span: Up to 20 yearsStatus: Common The blue-tongued skink is a large lizard that lives in a range of habitats in Australia, New Guinea, and various Indonesian islands. Some live in the desert or dry scrub, but many prefer the tropical forests. The legs and claws of the blue-tongued skink are not strong enough for it to dig its own...

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King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah)

                         Facts Type                                 : ReptileDiet                                  : CarnivoreAverage life span in the wild: 20 yearsSize                                  : 13 ft (4 m)Weight                              : Up to 20 lbs (9 kg)Group name                    ...

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