Reptile Rambles

Reptile Rambles

Live Zoom lessons

Brown tree snake underneath a tree branch
The brown tree snake has large eyes to help it hunt at night.

About the zoom sessions

Student safety is a priority.

You will not be able to turn on your camera or microphone.

Chat will be turned off but Q & A will be monitored.

The session will not be recorded.

Short-necked turtle swimming in a tank
Jaws the short-necked turtle is over 80 years old!

Session 1 - Awesome turtle adaptations

Monday 11 October, 2:00pm

Session summary

What is a reptile?

Meet Jaws and check out his features.

What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise?

Adaptations of a turtle - how do turtle features help them?

Eastern brown snake coiled on the ground
The largest Eastern brown snake specimen recorded was over 2 metres long.

Session 2 - The sss-secret world of snakes

Monday 18 October, 2:00pm

Session summary

How snakes catch and kill their prey

Ways in which snakes reproduce

How to stay safe around snakes

Meet a reptile expert - and a diamond python!

Baby goanna being held by Longneck Lagoon staff member
This baby goanna was rescued from a water tank.

Session 3 - Let's learn about lizards!

Monday 25 October, 2:00pm


Session summary

Features of a lizard

Different types of lizards

Feeding, breeding and habitat of lizards

Meet a reptile expert - and some live lizards!