Snake
I have no legs but I do have
many vertebrate which help me slither
along the ground. I have a large mouth
with which I gorge huge prey without
masticating. Later I digest slowly. Those
in my family living in temperate zones
hibernate in the winter, while those living
in torrid zones aestivate in the summer.
Who am I?
Crocodile
My skin has leathery scales that are
horny and ridged along the back. I
have a long, flat head with strong jaws
and sharp teeth. My short, sturdy legs
allow me to move rapidly on land and
my massive tail is used as a rudder
making me a strong swimmer. I live
in warm, moist areas and when
the rivers are dry, I aestivate.
Who am I?
Collard Lizard
Some people call me a "mountain boomer".
I live in the Southwest United States and
can often be spotted atop a favorite basking
rock. When frightened or hunting grasshoppers,
I leap from my perch and run on my hind legs
like a little dinosaur! Look out, I bite hard.
A bright ring around my neck gives me my name.
I live in the Southwest United States and
can often be spotted atop a favorite basking
rock. When frightened or hunting grasshoppers,
I leap from my perch and run on my hind legs
like a little dinosaur! Look out, I bite hard.
A bright ring around my neck gives me my name.
Who am I?
Tortoise
I am an animal with a strong shell
that covers my whole body. My upper
shell, called a carapace, has opening
for my head, legs and tail. Like all
reptiles, I am covered with scales. I eat
large quantities of insects, as well as
land and aquatic plants. i have no
teeth but my jaws cut like scissors.
Who am I?
Skink
I have a long tail. My skin can be
many colors and sometimes I can even
change its color. I do not like heat and
I must always keep my skin moist.
Often I live under rocks and logs.
Who am I?
Lizard
My body is completely covered with
shiny scales. I have four short legs
and long tail. Many members of my
family have the remarkable ability to
change their color, blending with the
immediate surroundings. If I am caught
by my tail, I can abandon it and
grow another. In winter I hibernate.
Who am I?
Cottonmouth
I am very dangerous! If you startle me,
I will coil my body and open my mouth
wide, ready to strike. Fish, baby alligators,
other snakes, birds, and small mammals
are what I like to eat, but try to pick me up
and I will bite you,too. The inside of my
mouth looks a little like cotton. Don't
try to get close enough to see.
I will coil my body and open my mouth
wide, ready to strike. Fish, baby alligators,
other snakes, birds, and small mammals
are what I like to eat, but try to pick me up
and I will bite you,too. The inside of my
mouth looks a little like cotton. Don't
try to get close enough to see.
Who am I?
Montessori Riddles
