Reptiles And Amphibians - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Reptiles And Amphibians For Kids

Bush vipers have overlapping, keeled scales (each scale overlaps the next like roof shingles).

Basic Information

Tegus are members of the Teiidae family, making them cousins to whiptail lizards and racerunners!

Physical Features

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

Frilled lizard eggs take about 70 days to hatch – that's like waiting through your whole summer vacation!

The golden poison dart frog is thought to be the most poisonous (toxic) land animal in the world, but when kept as pets (in captivity), they’re completely safe!