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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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.

Carapace

Animals; Reptiles

The shell covering the back (top) of a turtle, crab, or other animal.

Carnivore

Animals; Reptiles

Animals who hunt and eat other animals; meat eater

Carnivorous

Animals; Reptiles

Said of an animal which primarily eats other animals

Caudal autonomy

Animals; Reptiles

A defensive feature found in many lizard and salamander species, where the tail vertebrae are easily broken, so that the tail will break off if it is grabbed by a predator. Also called tail ...