Reptiles and Amphibians Observation

Animals that are reptiles have scales, claws or teeth, live on land or semi aquatic, and lay hard eggs (oviparous). Snakes, lizards, turtles, crocodiles, and alligators are all reptiles. Animals that are amphibians have smooth skin, no scales, no claws, live in water till lungs developed, and lay soft eggs (oviparous). Frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders are all amphibians. Reptiles and amphibians are cold blooded. You can find a lot of reptiles and amphibians in Georgia, Florida, West Virginia, and South Carolina. There are over 100 lizard species, 160 snake species, 62 turtle species, 3 crocodilian species, over 100 salamanders, and about 80 frogs and toads.