I wanted to share another Holiday with you that happens on October 21st Reptile Awareness Day #ReptileAwarenessDay. If your #Homeschooling your children you could study #Reptiles today and even take your children on a Field Trip to a Pet Store or the Zoo.
I was thinking about taking Charlie to the library to look up books on #Reptiles they we could go to the Pet Store to get Worms for his grandmother’s Bearded Dragon Lizzy. Which finally I don’t flinch being around but as for #Snakes there is no, way no how I’m going near them not even in a glass case. How about you?
Not every person can look at a Boa Constrictor named Barbara or a Toad named Frank and think lovable thoughts. However, National Reptile Day is the perfect day for the squeamish and admirers alike to appreciate the role these creatures play in our Ecosystem.
People celebrate these Reptiles on October 21st where fans take the time to educate others about habitat loss, conservation programs, and the importance of keeping Reptiles off the endangered list. If you have a Reptile of any kind leave us a comment and share a picture of your Reptile and there name with us.
National Reptile Day Activities
- Take the opportunity today to spend some time holding and interacting with Reptiles at a Pet Shop where Snakes, Frogs, or Lizards are just a short car ride away.
- If you have the means take the opportunity today to contribute to programs designated to protecting endangered species.
- Many Reptiles are still hunted for their use in leather or to meet consumer demands. In several regions, Reptile hunting is a big problem due to the role most Reptiles play in their specific Ecosystems.
- Grab your friends and family and spend a day at the Library researching and learning new things about Reptiles. You may even find your future Pet in the process.
Quirks Only Reptiles Could Have
- here are four orders of species: the Crocodilia (Crocodiles, Alligators, etc.), the Tuatara (Lizard-like), the Squamata, (includes Lizards and Snakes), and the Testudines (Turtles, Tortoises, and Terrapins).
- Did you know the majority of all Reptiles are considered Ectothermic, meaning they rely on their environments to regulate their internal body temperature, reproductive health, immune system functioning, and daily stamina.
- One of the largest Reptiles on record is the Salt Water Crocodile, which can measure over twelve feet long and weigh more than a thousand pounds.
- All Reptiles play an important function in their Ecosystem; for example, Lizards control Insects and pests in homes and gardens, while Snakes keep rodents under control in urban life and in the Countryside.
- The way Reptiles adapt to their environments allows them to create defensive behaviors in fights, to reproduce, hunt for their food, or anticipate a dangerous situation.
Why We Love National Reptile Day
- Reptile owners get a special day to appreciate their best friends every year with National Reptile Day which allows us to treat our buddies and give some never-ending love and care!
- For those of us who don’t own a Reptile, but are curious, Reptile Awareness Day allows us to take time to observe Reptiles in their natural element. For those who are very nervous or scared of anything slithery, Reptile Awareness Day is the perfect day to face those fears.
- Taking the time to learn about different Reptile species allows us to appreciate the environment we both share.
- Reptile Awareness Day is perfect to teach children about Animals and nature.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
