It is because it has scally skins and a turtle is a reptile.
Reptile is covered with dry scales
The Kaarankawas lived in wickiups which were made of a sapling framework and covered with skins and grasses.
Is a snake a reptile? Really? The snake is most definitely a reptile. In fact the snake is probably the most famous type of reptile in the world. Or the alligator/crocodile...
The roofing material was either thatch or animal skins
Tree branches - covered with animal skins.
Reptiles are covered in scaly skin (not scales), while amphibians are covered in a moist skin.
It's covered with scales...not that smooth...pretty rough actually
The lizards body is covered with scales. It is a reptile.
Tepee
As young amphibians have external gills. As adults their skins are permeable to gas exchange. Reptiles breath only with their lungs.
portable, round tent covered with skins or felt and used as a dwelling by nomads