Reptiles and amphibians go by a lot of different names, depending on where you live and who you ask. One animal can have five names. One name can belong to five different animals. This causes endless confusion and arguments, and it is the main reason scientists prefer scientific names. Of course, you will also meet people who call every snake a "copperheaded water rattler" because they truly do not care what it is. Since we have to call these animals something, let's look at how names work. First there are the names people actually use. This is where the confusion comes from.
This lesson is part of Certified Junior Herpetologist. Enrollment is self-paced, with no deadline to finish (about 30 hours).
