Reptiles And Amphibians - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Reptiles And Amphibians For Kids

A frilled lizard's frill is made of special stretchy skin supported by long rods of cartilage – like the frame of an umbrella!

A frilled lizard's frill contains blood vessels that can change color when the lizard is excited!

Bush vipers do well when their environment is between about 70-85°F (21-29°C), with warmer spots to warm up and cooler spots to cool down.

A full-grown frilled lizard weighs about as much as a large hamburger – between 500-600 grams!

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Rattlesnakes belong to the scientific family Viperidae, making them cousins to other vipers around the world!