Reptiles living in open habitats generally have brighter coloration than species living in denser vegetation. This is shown in a new study from Lund University in Sweden. The study, published in ...

Natural scientist and author Robert Rothman takes readers on a reptillian tour of the Galápagos Islands in his new book, A Paradise for Reptiles: Lizards, Snakes, and Giant Tortoises of the Galápagos ...

Unusual coloration – Some reptiles may darken their skin or scales in an attempt to absorb less heat. Swelling or inflammation – Severe overheating can lead to swelling in the body or limbs.

Reptile accommodations. Reptiles are cold-blooded, and so they require a heat source, like a UV light, to regulate body temperature. Many reptiles, like turtles, enjoy a habitat with water.

Each year, snakes kill 60,000 people across South Asia, and many more around the world. It’s entirely reasonable, even natural, to fear reptiles, but that fear has curdled into something nefarious.