Life cycle of the Green Iguana

Where does the green iguana lay her eggs?

Green iguanas lay their eggs and then stays near them to take care of them.

• True

• False

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What TWO things does the green iguana do after laying her eggs?

How long does it take the green iguana to lay her eggs?

• Three weeks

• Three hours

• Three days

• Three minutes

What do the eggs need in order for the babies to grow?

• Water

• Warmth

• Air

• Soil

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What's the first thing that happens?

• The eggs hatch.

• The hatchlings' egg tooth falls out

• The hatchlings dig their way out of the burrow.

• They find food and a safe place to warm up.

What happens AFTER the eggs hatch?

• The eggs hatch.

• The hatchlings' egg tooth falls out

• The hatchlings dig their way out of the burrow.

• They find food and a safe place to warm up.

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What happens AFTER the hatchlings dig their way out of the burrow?

• The eggs hatch.

• The hatchlings' egg tooth falls out

• They find food and a safe place to warm up.

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Describe what a green iguana looks like.

Why do iguanas shed their skin?

• The skin gets old

• Their bodies get larger

• They get sick