Imagine walking through a lush, green forest, sunlight dancing on the scales of a basking lizard ... people have called these creatures “reptiles,” grouping them together in museums, zoos ...

You can use incandescent, infrared, or special reptile basking lights for this purpose. Use these lights for daytime heating but turn them off after dark to avoid disturbing their sleep cycle.

Males choose conspicuous basking locations — a rock, stucco wall or, well, a fence — to woo females and proclaim ownership of a territory. If another male approaches, the presiding reptile ...

For example, a turtle warms itself by basking in the sun and a lizard can regulate its body temp with “shuttling” behaviors, moving in and out of cover. Amphibians and reptiles play important roles in ...

A Reddit user captured video of a snapping turtle Saturday near Chonkosaurus' chomping grounds around Goose Island.

Temperatures should be the following throughout the day: Reptile-safe limbs and rocks to climb Two boxes or hides (one cool and one warm) A flat rock for basking A water dish Anything that they ...

Due to the river’s rich biodiversity and effective conservation measures, these reptiles gather in such large numbers that a simple glance from the bridge reveals dozens basking in the sun or ...

According to a leading dataset of animal and plant observations, the species is the most commonly spotted reptile in the U.S. Scientists marvel at the adaptability of the little creatures with ...