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Reptiles/Amphibians

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There are spurs on each side of their tails, hence their name. This tortoise is the third largest in the world with the males growing up to 220 lbs. They are strictly herbivores. They come from the sub-Saharan area of Africa.
African Spurred Tortoise

Fresh water swamps, lakes and bayous are their homes. They are hunted both for sport and for their hide. At one time, they were listed as an endangered species until their numbers rose. They can reach a length of 12-14 feet.
American Alligator

   
This snake comes from, and is named for, the Bismarck Archipelago in Papua-New Guinea. Their average length is 36–56 inches. They are round bodied with their head only slightly wider than the body. They kill by constricting and are non-venomous.
Bismarck Python
This is a non-poisonous constrictor. When angered, they vibrate their tails somewhat like a rattlesnake. They have no fangs but have powerful jaws. The bull snake can grow to six feet in length.
Bull Snake
   
These creatures have a small black spade-like growth on the first toe of each hind foot which allows them to dig into loose soil for shelter. When sitting on the ground, they look like a pebble. They eat insects and small invertebrates.
Great Basin Spadefoot Toad
Also called the Pac Man frog, they are desert dwellers. The females, who are slightly larger than the males, can grow to one pound. They have vomerine teeth, teeth on the roof of their mouth, as well as teeth around the outside of the jaw.
Ornate Horned Frog
   
These frogs are found in the South American rainforests and can be many vibrant colors. These colors can serve as a warning to predators. The poison they secrete can be extremely toxic.
Poison Dart Frog
 Also called the dumpy frog, giant tree frog and common green tree frog, these creatures have expanded disks at the tip of their toes, enabling them to cling to vertical surfaces. They are found in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia.
White's Tree Frog