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

During metamorphosis (met-a-MORE-foe-sis, which means changing form), Red-eyed Tree Frog tadpoles develop legs before their tail disappears!

Conservation & Human Impact

Bush vipers eat frogs, lizards, and small mammals and help keep prey populations in check, which supports balance in forest ecosystems.

Basic Information

Snapping turtles belong to the family Chelydridae, and their scientific name is Chelydra serpentina, which means “snake-like turtle with a shell”!

Basic Information

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

Physical Features

Poison dart frogs have special sticky pads on their toes that help them climb leaves and trees like tiny superheroes!