<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" ><channel><title>Its Nature&#187; Ground Reptiles</title> <atom:link href="http://www.itsnature.org/category/ground/reptiles-land/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.itsnature.org</link> <description>Its nature offers you interesting information and facts on the natural world</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:49:44 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1</generator> <item><title>Cuban rock iguana</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cuban-rock-iguana/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cuban-rock-iguana/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:27:17 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5792</guid> <description><![CDATA[Also known as the Cuban ground iguana or the Cuban iguana, the Cuban rock iguana is a species of lizard. It is actually the largest West Indian rock iguana, and is unfortunately also one of the most endangered groups of lizards that currently exist. The Cuban iguana in its natural habitat The Cuban rock iguana [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cuban-rock-iguana/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Bog Turtle</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/bog-turtle/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/bog-turtle/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 09:13:11 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5236</guid> <description><![CDATA[The bog turtle is a semi-aquatic turtle that is native to the eastern part of the United States of America. 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A lot of research has been done throughout the centuries to actually define these species, as many Scientists have claimed that this poor skink has been labelled into the wrong category. Either way, this skink is thought to have descended from [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/noronha-skink/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Blue Iguana</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/blue-iguana/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/blue-iguana/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:07:42 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=5062</guid> <description><![CDATA[Also known as the Grand Cayman Iguana, the Blue Iguana is a critically endangered lizard species that is endemic to the Grand Cayman island. 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They are found in tropical landscapes, such as those found in Africa, Australia, and Asia. They have the ability to spray venom from [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/spitting-cobra/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Puff Adder</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/puff-adder/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/puff-adder/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:40:54 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Overkirils</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=3897</guid> <description><![CDATA[The African people are afraid of the Puff Adder, and for a reason &#8211; if in danger, the snake rises up and makes a loud hiss, which is followed by a bite that can be deadly even for humans. In fact, more than half of the snake bites that result in casualties in Africa are [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/puff-adder/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>4</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Dugite</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/dugite/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/dugite/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 02:13:28 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Angela Han</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=3915</guid> <description><![CDATA[A dugite is an Australian species of snake that is highly venomous that can inflict death in simply one bite. It is sometimes refered to as a brown snake and was first described by Albert Gunther in 1872. 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Ancient Egyptians worshiped a crocodile-god called Sobek. Sobek&#8217;s was associated with fertility, protection, and the Pharaoh&#8217;s [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/nile-crocodile/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Slow Worm</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/slow-worm/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/slow-worm/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 03:18:12 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Overkirils</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=3321</guid> <description><![CDATA[Slow Worm, also known as blind worm may look like a snake, but is in fact a limbless lizard that inhabits all parts of Europe, except Northern Scandinavia, Ireland and Southern part of the Pyrenean Peninsula. 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The Galapagos Tortoise next to a woman The Galapagos Tortoise [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/galapagos-tortoise/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Cantor’s giant softshell turtle</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cantor%e2%80%99s-giant-softshell-turtle/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cantor%e2%80%99s-giant-softshell-turtle/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 01:38:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ben</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Critically Endangered Species]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=1273</guid> <description><![CDATA[Cantor’s giant softshell turtle is native to Cambodia and Vietnam and is extremely rare, leading to the amazing turtle being recently classed as an endangered species. One of the largest species of turtle in the world, Cantor’s giant softshell turtle is also one of the strangest to look at. The majority of turtles have an [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cantor%e2%80%99s-giant-softshell-turtle/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Panay Monitor Lizard</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/panay-monitor-lizard/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/panay-monitor-lizard/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:59:18 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Moderately Endangered]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=1229</guid> <description><![CDATA[Monitor lizards are quite large and slender. There are many varieties of Monitor Lizards, but the Panay Lizard is unique among these for several reasons. More slender than the average Monitor is still heavy bodied. The Panay is semi aquatic, and is at home in the water.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/panay-monitor-lizard/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Caiman</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/caiman/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/caiman/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:49:10 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/?p=1203</guid> <description><![CDATA[The juvenile caiman eat insects, mollusks and small sea and water life such as crawfish and shrimp. The larger the caiman grows; it eats more small animals, birds and fish. Adult caiman feast on animals such as wild pigs and the meat eating piranha that inhabit the streams and rivers. Cannibalism has been observed when the climatic changes force changes in their food supply.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/caiman/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Snake Swallowing an Egg</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/snake-swallowing-an-egg/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/snake-swallowing-an-egg/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2008 14:32:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Wild Videos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snake swallowing an egg]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snake swallows eggs]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/snake-swallowing-an-egg/</guid> <description><![CDATA[In this video, a snake swallows an egg that is actually sitting up so its far wider than he is. He unhinges his jaws to swallow the egg, and then can remove the egg shells.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/snake-swallowing-an-egg/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>26</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Timber Rattlesnake</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/timber-rattlesnake/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/timber-rattlesnake/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:16:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/timber-rattlesnake/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Croatus Horridus, or the American Timber Rattler is a poisonous snake of the pit viper variety that is native to America. It is particularly common in areas of dense forests such as Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Virginia as well as New York State. Timber Rattler The adult timber rattler is a wide broad snake that [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/timber-rattlesnake/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Massasauga</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/massasauga/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/massasauga/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:37:13 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massasauga]]></category> <category><![CDATA[massasauga rattlesnake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[swamp rattler]]></category> <category><![CDATA[swamp rattlesnake]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/massasauga/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Even if you have never seen a massasauga rattlesnake you will have a vague image of it by the use of its nickname, swamp rattler. The Massasauga The Massasauga is about two to three feet long, and has &#8220;saddle&#8221; markings on its back that are deep brown, as well as three rows of brown black [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/massasauga/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Cotton Mouth Snake</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cotton-mouth-snake/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cotton-mouth-snake/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:48:15 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cotton-mouth-snake/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Among the most poison snakes in the US, the Cotton Mouth, or Water Moccasin ranks in the top array, but the Cottonmouth is not only poisonous, he is also among the most aggressive and bad tempered of snakes. The Cottonmouth belongs to the family of pit vipers, and is a very nasty guy to come [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/cotton-mouth-snake/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Toxic Tiger Snake</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/toxic-tiger-snake/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/toxic-tiger-snake/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:13:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[most deadly snakes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[poison snakes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tiger snake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[toxic snakes]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/mammals-land/toxic-tiger-snake/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Tiger Snake is a very large poisonous snake that is primarily found in the tropical and subtropical areas of Australia. As Australian animals go is it among the most poisonous, in a land that features toxic things aplenty. Tiger snakes are found in fairly large numbers and since there are several types, the populations [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/toxic-tiger-snake/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>8</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>The Deadly Taipan</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/the-deadly-taipan/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/the-deadly-taipan/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 20:30:55 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/the-deadly-taipan/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Taipan, found all through Australia is a very large and extremely quick snake that is also highly poisonous. There are three types of Taipan, one of them recently discovered and each is a highly toxic snake. The Inland Taipan reportedly has the most highly toxic poison of any species of snake world wide. The [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/the-deadly-taipan/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>False Cobra</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/false-cobra/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/false-cobra/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2008 18:20:58 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/false-cobra/</guid> <description><![CDATA[False cobra (Malpolon moilensis) Although it is in fact mildly toxic, generally the false cobra is harmless to man. The false cobra is rather like a sand snake, however it is thicker bodies and can overcome somewhat larger prey than the sand snake. False Cobra The false cobra, when cornered will spread its neck out [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/false-cobra/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Green Anaconda</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/green-anaconda/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/green-anaconda/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:37:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[constrictors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[green anaconda]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rainforest animal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[rainforest snakes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[reptiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snakes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tropical snakes]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/green-anaconda/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Part of the Boa family of snakes, the Green Anaconda, which is native to South American is one of the largest snakes in the world. Although the Reticulated Python does get longer, the Anaconda is more than twice as heavy and a great deal larger around than its better known cousin. The Green Anaconda can [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/green-anaconda/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>26</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Mugger Crocodile</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/mugger-crocodile/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/mugger-crocodile/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:57:34 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mugger crocodile]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/mugger-crocodile/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The Mugger is a true crocodile but is one of the most like an alligator of all crocodiles, both in what it looks like as well as how it lives and behaves. They is a fairly large sized crocodile, and can reach about 15-16 feet in length. Generally the male mugger crocodile will weigh more [...]]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/mugger-crocodile/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Mexican Milk Snake</title><link>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/mexican-milk-snake/</link> <comments>http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/mexican-milk-snake/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:21:41 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Ezoic</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Ground Reptiles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mexican milk snake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mexican snake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[milk snake]]></category> <category><![CDATA[reptile]]></category> <category><![CDATA[snake]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.itsnature.org/ground/reptiles-land/mexican-milk-snake/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Lampropeltis triangulum is the more technical name of this snake. 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She likes this one because it has a smurf looking tongue.) Blue Tongues Lizards are reptiles, from the family of lizard’s called skinks. In Australia where they live, they are called lizards, although lizards don’t usually occur in Australia. 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