Freshwater reptiles breathe air through lungs, not gills.

The green anaconda can grow up to 30 feet long and weigh over 500 pounds, making it the largest freshwater reptile in the world.

Chameleons are known for their ability to change color to match their surroundings.

Most freshwater reptiles are carnivorous and their primary diet consists of fish.

Pythons are known for their long, slender bodies and ability to constrict their prey.

The alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in the world, with a shell length of up to 3 feet and a weight of up to 200 pounds.

Turtles are known for their ability to lay eggs on land, unlike other freshwater reptiles that lay eggs in water.

Freshwater reptiles primarily inhabit lakes, rivers, and other freshwater bodies.

Iguanas are known for their ability to climb trees.

Scales in freshwater reptiles serve multiple purposes, including protection, thermoregulation, and camouflage.

Crocodiles are known for their ability to hold their breath for extended periods of time, up to several hours.

Most freshwater reptiles are adapted for swimming as their primary mode of locomotion.

Chameleons are known for their ability to change their color to match their surroundings.

The webbing between the toes of some freshwater reptiles helps them swim more efficiently.

Some species of turtles, such as the red-eared slider, are known for their ability to lay eggs in bubbles.