The 4 groups of reptiles are Rhynchocephalia, Crocodilia, Testudines and Squamata.
The largest order of reptiles is Squamata that is comprised of snakes, lizards and worm lizards.
The reptile that is the largest is the saltwater crocodile that can reach lengths of up to 23 feet and weigh over 2,200 lbs.
The things that best describes a reptile is that reptiles are a class of vertebrates which are most easily recognized by the dry, scaly skin they have.
And nearly all reptiles are cold blood animals and most reptiles lay eggs although some reptiles such as the boa constrictor give birth to live young.
The thing that is unique about reptiles is unlike mammals and birds reptiles do not maintain constant internal body temperatures and without fur or any feathers for insulation the reptiles cannot stay warm on cold days and without any sweat glands or the ability to pant the reptiles cannot cool off.
Instead to cool off or stay warm the reptile will move into sun or shade to cool off or heat up as they nee too.
The 7 main characteristics of reptiles are.
Reptiles of all species have at least one lung.
Reptiles of all species fertilize their legs internally.
Reptiles bear live young or produced shelled eggs.
Reptiles are cold blooded animals.
Reptiles bodies are completely covered with scales.
Reptiles have backbones.
Reptiles are vertebrates.
The main characteristics of Class Reptillia are.
Reptiles are creeping and burrowing terrestrial animals that have scales on their body.
A reptiles body is divided into head, neck, trunk and tail.
A reptiles skin is dry, rough and without any glands.
A reptile is a cold blooded animal that is found in most of the warmer regions of the world.
Reptiles are a group of tetrapods with an ectothermic metabolism and amniotic development.
Living reptiles also comprise four orders which are Rhynchocephalia, Squamata, Crocodilia and Testudines.
Reptilia classes and reptiles live in several different types of habitats such as mountains, oceans, grasslands, deserts, swamps and forests and the Class Reptilia is composed of 4 orders.
The four groups of reptiles are Rhynchocephalians, crocodilians, turtles and Squamates.
The most important feature of all reptiles are there backbones which all reptiles have since reptiles are vertebrates.
Reptiles bodies are completely covered in scales and they are cold blooded and produce shelled eggs.
The difference between Amphibia and Reptilia is Amphibia animals or Amphians do not have scales and their skin is moist with mucus that keeps them from drying up and Reptilia or Reptiles have dry skin and have scales.
Reptiles and Amphibians are both ectothermic, or cold-blooded animals, meaning their body temperature relies on the temperature of their habitat.
Reptiles and amphibians also are both vertebrate animals, meaning they have backbones.
The easiest reptile to keep is the Leopard Gecko and Bearded Dragon.
The Greek Tortoise, Corn Snake and the Ball Python are also easy to care for and keep reptiles.
The most affectionate reptile is the bearded dragon and also the Leopard Gecko.
The easiest reptile to take care of is the Corn Snake and the Leopard Gecko as well as the Bearded Dragon.
The Ball Python and the Greek Tortoise are also easy reptiles to care for.
Leopard geckos are not poisonous even if they bite you.
While a leopard gecko may bite you the bite will not be poisonous and you'll be okay nor are leopard geckos poisonous to touch.
However you still should wash your hands after handling the leopard gecko or other reptiles as you can get bacteria on your hands.
Leopard geckos are very easy to take care of and even an 8 year old child can take care of the leopard gecko and they are also very gentle.
Leopard Geckos require minimal care and are one of the easiest pets to take care of.
The best beginner gecko is the Leopard Gecko as they are easy to care for and are a great gecko that is even good for kids 8 years of age or above.
Leopard geckos average in size of 9 inches long and they are easy to handle and have gentle disposition and they come in a variety of colors eye colors and patterns.
Leopard Geckos also come in the color of red.
Once you bring your leopard gecko home it can take 2 weeks for the leopard gecko to begin getting used to you and it may take a month or 2 months for the leopard gecko to get fully used to you.
Leopard geckos do bond with their owns and even feel emotion.
The leopard gecko can be very affectionate and lovable to their owners once they get to know you.
When you first get a leopard gecko and bring it home you should keep the leopard gecko in it's tank and habitat for at least 2 weeks without touching it or handling it to allow it time to get used to you and it's surroundings.
Make sure it eats enough insects and has enough water but avoid touching the gecko until 2 weeks have passed.
You should wait at least 2 weeks to handle your leopard gecko after bringing it home.
The leopard gecko needs at least 2 weeks to get used to their surroundings and settle into their new home before you handle it so you don't cause it additional stress.
To play with a leopard gecko you can setup an obstacle course for the leopard gecko to crawl through or over and climb.
Also, introduce “toys” for your leopard gecko to play with during these sessions.
Playing with your leopard gecko is a fun experience for both of you.
You can play with your leopard gecko although you should not handle them everyday.
You should only handle and play with your leopard gecko every other day as they don't like being handled or played with all the time.
Leopard geckos don't like to be pet on the head although they do tolerate it.
The monthly cost for caring for a leopard gecko is around $30.00 to $40.00 per month.
Once you have bought the container, heating equipment and basic furniture (food and water bowls, hides) the monthly cost of keeping a leopard gecko is fairly small.