Reptiles

Reptiles

Any of various cold-blooded, usually egg-laying vertebrates of the class Reptilia,that have an external covering of scales or horny plates and breathe by means of lungs.

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axillary

Animals; Reptiles

The area on the sides and belly, behind or below the front legs. The "armpit" area.

Literally, moving on two feet. Refers to running on the hind legs, which is seen in some very fast lizards, particularly on loose surfaces such as sand. Some tropical lizards can even run for short ...

bowels

Animals; Reptiles

Bowels are the interior of your reptiles body...in other words the reptiles intestine or intestines.

brumation

Animals; Reptiles

A state similar to hibernation in which a reptile dramatically reduces its food intake although it may still drink. Both hibernation and brumation are a response to cold weather but in brumation the ...

captive bred (CB)

Animals; Reptiles

This term is used to refer to reptiles and amphibians that were born or hatched in captivity. Captive bred animals are the ‘animal and environment friendly’ method of keeping herps.