Reptile Facts

Anacondas can hold their breath for up to one hour.  These giant reptiles accomplish this by decreasing their heart rate to three beats per minute.

Rattlesnakes shake their rattle fifty times per second by contracting opposing tail muscles simultaneously.

There are 2,701 species of snakes on our planet of which 401 are venomous.  Fortunately, only 200 of these posses venom potent enough to kill humans.

The common garter snake is on the venomous species list, but it's mild venom is only toxic to frogs and small invertebrates.

Tokey Geckos have over two million positively charged scales on the pads of their toes allowing them to stick to objects consisting of negatively charged molecules.

Alligator Snapping Turtles are the largest fresh water turtle.  Specimens can weigh in excess of 300 pounds.  This species uses it's tongue to imitate a tiny worm enticing fish to swim into its deadly jaws...SNAP!

The Giant African Emperor Scorpion has been featured in numerous film and TV productions.  Although menacing in appearance, it has a passive nature and mild venom.  This species is the only scorpion that peacefully cohabits with it's own kind.