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What are reptiles?

Reptiles are vertebrates that regulate body temperature externally, have dry, glandless skin covered with scales, breathe through lungs and lay large eggs that develop on land.

Aldabra Tortoise
Aldabra Tortoise

Scientific Name: Aldabrachelys gigantea

Beaded Lizard
Beaded Lizard

Scientific Name: Uroplatus henkeli

Bredl's Python
Bredl's Python

Scientific Name: Morelia bredli

Crocodile Monitor
Crocodile Monitor

Scientific Name: Varanus salvadorii

Green Tree Monitor
Green Tree Monitor

Scientific Name: Varanus kordensis

Northern Caiman Lizard
Northern Caiman Lizard

Scientific Name: Dracaena guianensis

Northern Pine Snake
Northern Pine Snake

Scientific Name: Pituophis melanoleucas

Reticulated Python
Reticulated Python

Scientific Name: Malayopython reticulatus

Veiled Chameleon
Veiled Chameleon

Scientific Name: Chamaeleo calyptratus