Reptiles And Amphibians - Facts for Kids

Close-up of orange-headed agama lizard with dark body showing detailed scales and eye.

Don't want random?

Search name of person, animal, place, thing, etc.

Share

Random Facts About Reptiles And Amphibians For Kids

Basic Information

Bearded dragons get their name from the spiky scales under their chin that puff out like a beard when they feel threatened!

Poison dart frog eggs usually hatch into tadpoles in around two weeks — anywhere from 14 to 18 days. Sometimes it stretches to a few more days, depending on the temperature and frog species!

Bush vipers belong to the order Squamata, which includes all lizards and snakes — it’s like being part of the “scaly animals” club!

Basic Information

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

Crocodiles belong to the order Crocodilia, which has been around since the time of dinosaurs — that’s over 65 million years!