Reptiles And Amphibians - Facts for Kids

Bush vipers like Atheris squamigera usually reproduce once a year, especially during the wet season.

Baby bush vipers are born with different colors than adults, and their shades change as they grow, like watching crayons slowly turn into new colors!

Bush vipers reach sexual (reproductive) maturity in about 2 years for males and 3½ years for females (for example, Atheris squamigera).

Bush vipers often increase feeding just before and after mating, but many gravid females later reduce or stop eating during pregnancy.

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