PPT-snakes SNAKES ARE REPTILES

more than 2700 species of snakes in the world of which about four fifths are nonvenomous are distributed throughout the temperate and tropical zones of the world About two thirds of all snake species belong to the family . What is a Reptile?. Reptiles have a well-developed skull, a backbone and tail, four limbs.. Snakes will be limbless and turtles have hard shells that are fused with their vertebrae.. All reptiles have dry, scaly skin, lungs, and eggs on land.. Vocabulary. Scaly. : . covered in scales.. Extinct. : . (of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members.. Flee. : . Run away from a place or situation of danger.. Elongated. : . -Reptiles-. By: Tommy Curtis and Isaac Conlon. Thesis. We think that all people should understand that most reptiles are safe and not dangerous.. Reasons And Facts:. What are Reptiles to most people?. Major issue of Anacondas in Florida. Anacondas are destroying a unique ecosystem. Anacondas are breathing with other deadly restrictors. Anacondas are roaming outside of the Everglades. Anaconda owners are releasing these snakes anywhere. Being safe at school, home and on holidays. About Snakes & Other Reptiles. Snakes . and other reptiles . . are not something to be feared, but . rather creatures . to be respected as . . fascinating . Reptiles. Reptile Characteristics. Reptiles are . ectotherms. . with thick, dry, waterproof skin. They have scales to help reduce water loss and protect the reptile. . When reptiles are cold they will lay in the sun to warm up. When they are hot they will hide in the shade to cool down. . . . . Snakes . are divided into:. . aglyph. (without poison) . . back fanged. (with poison in rear teeth) and. . fanged. (with poison in fangs in the front of the jaw). . . Aglyphs. 2. Amniotic eggs have . membranes that protect the embryo from . desiccation, cushion the embryo, help with gas exchange, and store waste material.. 3. The amniotic eggs of reptiles and birds also have leathery or hard shells that protect the developing embryo, and a yolk that supplies food to them.. History. Started to appear on land about 35 million years after Amphibians. Some of the Amphibian species began to change for a life better suited on land. Thicker skin, strong legs, eggs with shells. Fully adapted for life on land. All Amniotes – produce Amniotic Eggs. Dry, Scaly Skin. Ectothermic . More Efficient Circulatory and Respiratory Systems. Cloaca . Except for snakes, Reptiles have Paired limbs, most ending in 5 clawed toes . Fully adapted for life on land. All Amniotes – produce Amniotic Eggs. Dry, Scaly Skin. Ectothermic . More Efficient Circulatory and Respiratory Systems. Cloaca . Except for snakes, Reptiles have Paired limbs, most ending in 5 clawed toes . Reptiles have a well-developed skull, a backbone and tail, four limbs.. Snakes will be limbless and turtles have hard shells that are fused with their vertebrae.. All reptiles have dry, scaly skin, lungs, and eggs on land.. Fully adapted for life on land. All Amniotes – produce Amniotic Eggs. Dry, Scaly Skin. Ectothermic . More Efficient Circulatory and Respiratory Systems. Cloaca . Except for snakes, Reptiles have Paired limbs, most ending in 5 clawed toes . (. Ophiophagus. . hannah. ).  . unique.  . genus.  . Ophiophagus. , whose scientific name derives from the Greek for “snake-eating”, in reference to its dietary habits . (5. ). .The . head is broad and flattened .