Book 32, Question 6 · Video
How can you tell a legless lizard from a snake?
Some lizards have lost their legs but are still lizards. Many legless lizards have eyelids that blink, small ear openings on the sides of the head, and tails that can break off and regrow. Most snakes have none of these. Legless lizards often move more stiffly than snakes, too. Looking at the head and eyes is the best clue, and a photo is a safe way to study them.
Read the full answer →Watch on YouTubeSee the series on Amazon
What Crafty Clover says in this video
Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How can you tell a legless lizard from a snake?
The Big Idea
Some lizards have no legs! They look just like snakes. How can you tell them apart?
Still Lizards
Step one: Still Lizards. Some lizards have lost their legs over time, but they are still lizards. They have clues that snakes don't.
Lizard Clues
Step two: Lizard Clues. Many legless lizards have eyelids that blink and small ear openings on the sides of the head. Their tails can break off and regrow, and most snakes have none of these.
Moving Stiffly
Step three: Moving Stiffly. Legless lizards often move more stiffly than snakes. Looking at the head and eyes is the best clue, and a photo is a safe way to study them.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Lizards blink. On the head. Can regrow. Stiffer.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! The slowworm of Europe is a legless lizard, not a worm. Snakes can't blink. Many lizards have ear holes. Photos are the safest way to study them.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Look up photos of a glass lizard and a garter snake. Compare their eyes. Look for ear openings. Compare their tails. Write down three differences.
Outro
Some lizards have lost their legs but are still lizards. Unlike most snakes, they often have blinking eyelids, ear openings, and tails that can regrow, and they move more stiffly. Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!