Which reptiles lay eggs with chalky shells?

What Crafty Clover says in this video

Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Which reptiles lay eggs with chalky shells?

The Big Idea

Some reptile eggs are hard, like a hen's! They have chalky shells. Which reptiles lay them?

Hard Shell Layers

Step one: Hard Shell Layers. Turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, and many geckos lay eggs with hard, chalky shells. Tortoise eggs look a bit like ping-pong balls.

Strong and Rigid

Step two: Strong and Rigid. A hard shell is rigid and protects the baby inside. It doesn't bend when something presses on it.

Holding Water

Step three: Holding Water. A hard shell also holds in water, which helps the egg survive in drier places. Whether a shell is leathery or hard depends on the kind of reptile and where it lays its eggs.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Ping-pong eggs. Hard shells. Tiny eggs. Held in.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Some gecko eggs are tiny, hard, and about the size of a pea. Tortoise eggs look like ping-pong balls. Hard shells protect babies. Hard shells are good for dry places.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! Feel a ping-pong ball. Then feel a leather glove or a sandwich bag. Which feels like a hard-shelled egg? Which feels like a leathery egg? Sort other objects the same way.

Outro

Turtles, tortoises, crocodiles, and many geckos lay hard, chalky eggs. A rigid shell protects the baby and holds in water, which helps in drier places. Shell type depends on the kind of reptile and where it nests. 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!