Reptiles are vertebrates, meaning that they have a backbone. They are also covered in scales and breathe through lungs. Most lay eggs, but some give birth to live offspring. Most reptiles are cold-blooded.

There are just over 8,000 species of reptiles.

One example of a reptile is a lace monitor lizard, also known as Scientists hypothesize that these lizards may be mildly poisonous, but there is no solid proof yet.


Another example is the Nile crocodile, also known as These crocodiles usually weigh about 900 lbs.

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Reptilia/

http://www.stlzoo.org/animals/abouttheanimals/reptiles/