Book 32, Question 48 · Video
Do reptiles sleep?
Yes. Lizards, snakes, and turtles rest in sleeping spots at night or during the heat of the day. Scientists studied bearded dragons and found their brains show two kinds of sleep, which switch back and forth, a bit like some of our sleep stages. Some reptiles sleep with their eyes closed, and others have clear lids. Sleeping spots are often in burrows or hidden places.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Do reptiles sleep?
The Big Idea
Do lizards dream? Do snakes nap? Do reptiles sleep?
Sleeping Spots
Step one: Sleeping Spots. Yes! Lizards, snakes, and turtles rest in sleeping spots. Some sleep at night, and others during the heat of the day.
Two Kinds of Sleep
Step two: Two Kinds of Sleep. Scientists studied bearded dragons and found their brains show two kinds of sleep. The kinds switch back and forth, a bit like some of our sleep stages.
Eyes and Hideouts
Step three: Eyes and Hideouts. Some reptiles sleep with their eyes closed, and others, like snakes, have clear eye coverings instead of lids. Sleeping spots are often in burrows or other hidden places.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Sleep time. Two kinds. Closed or clear. Hiding spots.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Sleeping reptiles are often very still. Scientists studied bearded dragons' sleep. Two kinds of sleep switch back and forth. Hidden spots are safe for sleeping.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Draw a bedtime scene for a lizard. Where would it sleep to stay safe? Where would it stay warm? Add a burrow, a rock, or a log. Give your lizard a name.
Outro
Yes! Lizards, snakes, and turtles sleep in hidden spots like burrows. Scientists found bearded dragon brains switch between two kinds of sleep, a bit like ours, and some reptiles sleep with eyes closed while others have clear coverings. Science is amazing! Remember, every big discovery starts with a small question. Keep looking, keep learning, and keep asking why! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!