Quiz on Reptiles

1. Why is the term cold blooded not very appropriate for reptiles?

2. Which is the largest venomous snake in the world ?

3. The only snake to make a nest to lay eggs is,

4. This species of crocodile feed exclusively on fish.

5. This snake is found only in Asia. Its venom is a powerful neurotoxin that causes respiratory failure.

6. Russels Viper, found in Asia and China ..............

7. This snake is endangered and near threatened (IUCN)

8. "Ophiphagus"; ie, they eat only snakes is a term used for

9. Name the snake that has vestigal hindlegs

10. The largest, most conspicuous lizards, of India is called