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FAQ: General reptile info
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In the world:

  • Lizards - 4765
  • Snakes - 2978
  • Turtles - 307
  • Amphisbaenians (not found in Australia) - 165
  • Crocodiles - 23
  • Tuatara - 2

In Australia:

  • Lizards - 619
  • Snakes - 192
  • Turtles - 34
  • Crocodiles - 2

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