1. alligators, crocodiles, lizards, turtles, and snakes

2. 1st vertebrates able to reproduce entirely on land
All vertebrates are cold blooded (like amphibians)
Most move very quickly
Skin has scales for protection
Some scales evolved into hard plates (turtle)
(except snakes) They are TETRAPODS – 2 prs. Of legs with
clawed toes
Have endoskeletons and backbones
Eggs are soft and leathery
Most prefer to live near water
Mostly eat insects, mice and rats
Dinosaurs were reptiles

3. Well developed lungs
Tough and leathery legs

5. alligator
crocodile
Broad Snout
Narrow Snout
Blackish Color
Olive/Brown Color
upper teeth seen if mouth is closed
Southeast U.S. only
Freshwater
upper/lower teeth seen
if mouth is closed
Southeast U.S., Central
and South America
Saltwater
The only place where both are found together

6. Now let’s address some popular REPTILE MYTHS or LEGENDS . . .
Wild Gators live for 35-50 years…Captive Gators live 60-80 years
The biggest was 19 feet and two inches long. Most are around 13
feet and 600 lbs.
No, but the tough hard plates may prevent fangs from penetrating skin

7. The tail is the “prime cut” but the whole alligator is basically edible