I heard from a very unreliable source that "it's a fact that reptiles never stop growing." I'm highly skeptical of this claim, can anyone credibly verify or contradict this claim?
2006-09-21 06:48:05 · 4 answers · asked by ChooseRealityPLEASE 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Snakes at least do keep growing as long as they live. But of course their lifespan is limited, and that limits the maximum size they can reach.
2006-09-21 07:15:48 · answer #1 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd have to disagree, imagine the size that some of them would become. Maybe they were referring to geckos or similar reptiles that can regrow their tails.
2006-09-21 06:56:48 · answer #2 · answered by Ivyvine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No... they have a predetermined growth size in their genetic code. like other organisms. it may seem they don't stop growing because of their long life span and slow metabloic rate...
2006-09-21 07:09:25 · answer #3 · answered by dunce002917 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have their growth spurt just like we do. Some can regenerate their limbs if they're removed.
2006-09-21 06:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋