reptile

  • 131burrowing asp — ▪ reptile       any of 19 species of venomous, secretive snakes (snake), also known as mole vipers (viper) and stiletto snakes, of tropical Africa and the Middle East. They belong to the family Atractaspididae, a group distinct from vipers and… …

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  • 132pond turtle — ▪ reptile  any of several freshwater turtles of the families Emydidae and Bataguridae. Two of the best known are emydids: the Pacific, or western, pond turtle (Clemmys marmorata) and the European pond turtle (Emys orbicularis).       The Pacific… …

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