What is the coolest reptile?

Top 10 Most Amazing EDGE Reptiles
  • Desperate leaf chameleon – Brookesia desperata. ...
  • Madagascar big-headed turtle – Erymnochelys madagascariensis. ...
  • Chinese crocodile lizard – Shinisaurus crocodilurus. ...
  • Roti Island snake-necked turtle – Chelodina mccordi. ...
  • Gharial – Gavialis gangeticus.
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What is the coolest pet reptile?

The Cool factor: 7 Reptiles to Chill with
  1. Anole. This cool lizard boasts a colorful neck pouch and is a great choice for novice reptile pet parents. ...
  2. Bearded dragon. Don't let the name fool you; this reptile is more lizard than dragon! ...
  3. Leopard gecko. ...
  4. Snake. ...
  5. Tortoise. ...
  6. Turtle. ...
  7. Water dragon.
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What is the coolest lizard ever?

10 Of the World's Most Amazing Lizard Species
  • Tokay gecko. The Tokay gecko is a nocturnal reptile that belongs to the genus Gekko. ...
  • Marine iguana. ...
  • Armadillo girdled lizard. ...
  • Rock agama. ...
  • Komodo dragon. ...
  • Thorny dragon. ...
  • Reticulate gila monster. ...
  • Parson's chameleon.
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Who is the most advanced reptile?

The 5 Most Intelligent Reptiles
  1. THE MONITOR LIZARD.
  2. THE EMERALD ANOLE. ...
  3. THE FRILL-NECK LIZARD. ...
  4. THE KING COBRA. The King Cobra is a snake that lives in tropical areas of the world, like Africa and Southern Asia. ...
  5. THE SNAPPING TURTLE. Despite their slow physical movements, the Snapping Turtle is sharp as a tack! ...
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What is the rarest type of reptile?

The Abingdon Island giant tortoise Geochelone elephantopus abingdoni is represented by a single living specimen, an aged male called `Lonesome George', making it the world's rarest reptile.
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What's the rarest gecko?

The psychedelic rock gecko is one of the rarest reptiles on Earth.
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Are white lizards rare?

Researchers have captured 80 little white whiptail lizards, the most common species of white lizards. This species has been found up to half a mile away from the gypsum dunes. The other two species are not as common along the perimeter of the dunes, but their populations increase further into the gypsum fields.
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Are there any smart reptiles?

Monitors

Monitor lizards are considered by many in the zoology world to be one of the most intelligent reptiles on the planet.
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Are Komodo dragons bulletproof?

Here we go... Without doubt, one of the coolest living animals on the planet is the Komodo dragon Varanus komodoensis, a giant flesh-eating lizard that kills water buffalo, eats children, has venom glands, and is impervious to bullets (ok, I made that last bit up).
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Are any reptiles smart?

Among reptiles, the shelled reptiles widely known as chelonians, or turtles and tortoises have proven to be among the most intelligent and cognitive amongst these groups of animals with the track record of providing perhaps the first and earliest evidence of learning and imitation amongst reptiles.
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What is the best reptile pet for a kid?

Top Six Easiest Pet Reptiles For Kids
  • 01 of 06. Leopard Geckos. Leopard geckos are excellent pets for kids. ...
  • 03 of 06. Corn Snakes. Corn snakes are docile and lightweight snakes. ...
  • 04 of 06. Blue-Tongued Skink. ...
  • 05 of 06. Ball Pythons. ...
  • 06 of 06. Russian Tortoises.
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What is the coolest gecko?

Here are 7 of our favourite geckos.
  1. Leopard Geckos (Eublepharis macularius) ...
  2. Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus) ...
  3. Fat-Tailed Geckos (Hemitheconyx caudicinctus) ...
  4. Gargoyle Geckos (Rhacodactylus auriculatus) ...
  5. Frog Eyed Geckos (Teratoscincus scincus) ...
  6. Giant Day Geckos (Phelsuma grandis) ...
  7. Tokay Geckos (Gekko gecko)
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What is the cheapest reptile to own?

Probably one of the more popular if not the most popular of all reptile pets, the Leopard Gecko earned its spot on this best reptile pets list for many, many reasons. Essentially, the Leopard Gecko wins points for being affordable, easy to handle, low maintenance reptiles to care for, and amusing.
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What's the cutest lizard?

Let's dive right in to the cutest lizards in the world!
  • #1: Bearded Dragon. Bearded dragons are among the best cute lizards to keep as pets! ...
  • #2: Leopard Gecko. Leopard Geckos can smile! ...
  • #3: Crested Gecko. ...
  • #4: Panther Chameleon. ...
  • #5: Leaf-Tailed Gecko. ...
  • #6: Blue Crested Lizard. ...
  • #7: Madagascar Day Gecko. ...
  • #8: Peninsula Mole Skink.
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What is the most friendly lizard?

  • Bearded Dragon. Despite their fearsome appearance, these exotic-looking lizards are generally friendly and gentle. ...
  • Leopard Gecko. Slower than typical geckos and lacking the sticky pads that can make escapes easy, leopard geckos come in different colorations and marking patterns. ...
  • Blue-Tongued Skink. ...
  • Crested Gecko. ...
  • Uromastyx.
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What is the best reptile pet for a 10 year old?

If handled often, bearded dragons can be quite docile and very interactive.
  • Leopard Geckos. These lizards get their name from their yellow skin that is initially covered with brown stripes that eventually fade to spots as they age. ...
  • Corn Snakes. ...
  • Russian Tortoises. ...
  • Pacman Frogs.
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Can a honey badger beat a Komodo dragon?

A Komodo dragon would win a fight against a honey badger. Although honey badgers have a lot of endurance and tenacity, the fact is that they cannot deal fatal damage to the large lizard.
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Who would win crocodile or Komodo dragon?

A crocodile would win a fight against a Komodo dragon. Crocodiles are simply too large and too powerful for a Komodo dragon to fight back against. One likely outcome would be the crocodile waiting for the Komodo dragon in water and dragging it beneath the waves to suffer a brutal death.
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Do Komodo dragons eat their babies?

The Komodo dragon has 60 curved, serrated teeth that pack a punch. 2. Baby Komodo dragons are vulnerable to cannibalism by adults, which comprises 10 percent of its diet from comsuming its species' young ones. As a result, juveniles spend the beginning of their lives living in trees.
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Are Komodo dragons dumb?

No, Komodo dragons aren't just overgrown reptiles with tiny brains, according to Morgan, who has worked with a total of 10 adult Komodos. He said these animals are actually quite intelligent.
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Are reptiles dumb?

Until recently, no one would have thought to test cognition in reptiles. They are slow and sluggish and thought to be dumb. Studies like these are beginning to reveal these animals may be smarter than they look. The study was published in the journal Royal Society Open Science on November 22, 2017.
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Can reptiles love humans?

“Some reptiles do appear to enjoy human contact,” adds Dr. Hoppes, “especially when food is offered. Many will respond to feeding times, coming to certain people they associate with food. And certainly most iguanas prefer certain people over others.”
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What kind of lizard is pink?

But scientists now have documented a new species, the iguana "rosada," (pink in Spanish), which may be one of the archipelago's oldest, according to research published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Is albino gecko rare?

Albino leopard geckos aren't rare.

Not all the leopard gecko morphs developed from the albino are common, though. The Tremper albino was the first leopard gecko morph with a degree of albinism. As a result, it's the most common albino morph. Breeders only developed the Bell albino much later.
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