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The Eastern Blue-tongued Lizard (Tiliqua Scincoides Scincoides)
One of the largest members of the skink family. Females grow slightly larger than the males and they are silvery grey in colour. The tongue dark blue and the lining of the mouth is pink. If handled roughly by the tail, particulary young lizards, they may drop their tail.
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The Estuarine (Saltwater) Crocodile
With long jaws, protective armour, streamlined body and long tail this croc is perfectly suited to an aquatic and predatory lifestyle. They are cold blooded and play a key role at the top of the food chain.
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The Diamond Python (Morelia s. spilota)
The diamond python is olive black with creamy yellow rosettes along the body. Found across a variety of habitats near wetlands, in trees and amongst reed beds their non-venomous but painful bite can leave broken teeth embedded in their victim.
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The Snake-necked Turtle
The turtles body is encased in a hard shell which is divided into two sections. These ambush feeders eat fish, worms, insects, water snails, prawns, mussels, crickets and yabbies along with a wide variety of vegetation.
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The Freshwater Crocodile
This Croc has a narrow snout, straight jaw line and even sized teeth. They feed mainly on frogs, lizards, turtles, bats, birds and small mammals. Nesting in August - September their incubation period takes 65-90 days.
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The Frill-neck Lizard
The Frill-necked lizard has conical front teeth and flat, chisel shaped rear teeth which are fused to the side of the jaw. They forage during the early morning and late afternoon when prey is active. An Australian protected species.
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