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Do all reptiles swim

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 6/30/2024

Not all snakes do, but some do. For example, the sea snake swims, along with the green anaconda. But, the green boa doesn't.

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Yes, all rattlesnakes are reptiles. They belong to the suborder Serpentes within the class Reptilia.

Are all dinosaurs reptiles?

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Do marine reptiles breath underwater?

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Are turtles and frogs amphibians?

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Do reptiles have scals?

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What is an example of reptiles that can swim?

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Is the pink dolphin a mammal or reptile?

All dolphins are mammal's. Reptiles do not swim.

What are three things different and same about reptiles?

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What are reptiles method of breathing?

The reptiles have lungs, but are able to swim in the water for as long as mammalia's can.

What animal has to be taught how to swim?

Humans and chimps are the only mammals that have to be taught how to swim. All other mammals are natural swimmers. Most amphibians can swim, and some reptiles, but reptiles like to be kept dry. Only some birds can swim. Pelacans, Segals, and other birds around water can sit on top of the water, but I think segals can dive under water for food.

Is a rattlesnake an amphibian?

No, while rattlesnakes can swim, they are reptiles and not amphibians.

What is the breathing system of reptiles?

All reptiles breathe using lungs, they cannot survive under water for a long time. Even if they spend their lives entirely in water, they have to often swim to the surface to take another breath.

Does all reptiles have ribs or not?

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Which reptiles are vertebrates?

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How do reptiles move from one place to another?

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All reptiles have scales?

Yes, all Reptiles do have scales.

Is the hawksbill turtle a mammal?

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