Reptile Terminology

adjective describing a person or animal as having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the surroundings

• The scientist studied the behavior of cold blooded reptiles in their natural habitat.
• I heard that guy is a cold blooded killer, so watch out.
• Don't trust him, he's as cold blooded as they come.
• Her ex-boyfriend's cold blooded words cut her deeply.

noun a deep hole or cavity in the ground that is infested with snakes

• The zoo keeper carefully approached the snake pit to feed the reptiles.
• I wouldn't go near that snake pit if I were you, it's dangerous!
• I heard that party was a total snake pit, filled with drama and gossip.
• Working in that office is like being thrown into a snake pit, you never know what drama will come your way.

noun a member of the order Crocodylia, which includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials

• The crocodilian species includes crocodiles, alligators, caimans, and gharials.
• I saw a huge crocodilian sunbathing by the river.
• Watch out for that crocodilian lurking in the water!
• His smile was like that of a crocodilian, hiding his true intentions.