Wildlife of the Louisiana Swamp Lands Series: Reptiles
An In-Depth Look at the Reptiles of New Orleans’s Swamp Land Deep in the murky marshes and the dark bayous of New Orleans, Louisiana’s swamp lands lie all sorts of mysterious wildlife and plant life, too. Come with us on this journey, a series look deep into the reptiles of the swamps of Louisiana. In this article, we will feature just some of the reptiles of New Orleans swamps. But first, let’s remind ourselves what makes a reptile a reptile, indeed. The Characteristics of a Reptile What exactly is a reptile? Let’s go back to childhood and remember those science lessons again. A reptile according to Dictionary.com “Any cold-blooded vertebrate of the class Reptilia, comprising the turtles, snakes, lizards, crocodilians, amphisbaenians, tuatara, and various extinct members including the dinosaurs.” dictionary.com Here are a few additional things to help you recognize what is and is not a reptile: Usually, have dry, scaly skin Most lay eggs, although not all. Have 4 legs B