ADVANCED MERIT: REPTILE STUDY
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 1.  Describe in detail 4 poisonous snakes and the 1 poisonous lizard found in the
     Unites States.

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 2.  Demonstrate first aid for a snakebite.

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 3.  Describe the main differences between the following:

     a.  Alligators and crocodiles.  _______________________________________________

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     b.  Toads and frogs.  _________________________________________________________

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     c.  Snakes and lizards.  ______________________________________________________

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 4.  Give the approximate number of reptile and amphibian species in the United States.

     a.  Reptiles.  _______________________   b.  Amphibians.  _____________________

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 5.  Explain the differences in the life cycles of reptiles and amphibians.

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 6.  Make sketches from field observations of 6 reptiles and 3 amphibians.  Record
     their observed habits and the habitat where they were observed.

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 7.  Keep a nonpoisonous reptile or amphibian for at least 1 month.  Keep a log of its
     activities, such as food eaten, skin shedding, color changes, and other habits.

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 8.  Do 1 of the following:

     a. ___  Take clear photographs that will identify 2 reptiles and 1 amphibian.

     b. ___  Give a talk to a small group about reptiles and/or amphibians using
             photographs or living specimens.

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 9.  Give 3 Scripture references that mention reptiles.

     a.  _____________________  _____:_____   b.  _____________________  _____:_____

     c.  _____________________  _____:_____

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10.  Explain the importance of insects as a food source for reptiles.

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11.  Give 3 Scripture references that mention insects.

     a.  _____________________  _____:_____   b.  _____________________  _____:_____

     c.  _____________________  _____:_____

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