Reptile Coloring Pages
Reptile coloring pages feature snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises, geckos, iguanas, alligators and chameleons, plus amphibians like frogs and axolotls. Very simple turtles and frogs suit toddlers, and detailed scales suit kids who enjoy patterns.
Pages to start with
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Frog face
Very simple
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Frog with a heart
Very simple
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Sitting frog
Very simple
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Frog in the garden
Easy
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Frog mom and baby
Easy
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Frog reading a book
Easy
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Frog under a rainbow
Easy
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Frog with a ball
Easy
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Frog by the pond
Medium
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Frog on the lake
Medium
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Frog mandala
Detailed
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Patterned frog with flowers
Detailed
Many kids who love dinosaurs move straight on to reptiles. Talk about the two groups on this page: reptiles have dry, scaly skin, while frogs and axolotls are amphibians with smooth, moist skin. Real colors range from the greens and browns of a turtle to bright tree frogs and pale pink axolotls. A chameleon page is a chance to use any colors at all, since real chameleons change theirs.
Scales take time on detailed pages. Kids can color a whole section in one shade, then go back and darken every other scale to make a pattern. Bubble wrap dipped in paint gives a quick scale texture for a craft version.
Fun facts to share while you color
- Snakes smell by flicking their tongues in and out.
- A turtle cannot crawl out of its shell, because the shell is part of its skeleton.
- Chameleons can change color, and each eye can move on its own.
- Frogs start life as tadpoles that live in water and breathe with gills.
- Axolotls are amphibians from Mexico that can regrow a lost leg.
Ways to use these reptile pages
- Color a frog life cycle, from eggs to tadpole to froglet to frog, and put the pictures in order.
- Sort finished pages into reptiles and amphibians, and have kids explain each choice.
- Play a chameleon game: kids color a background, then color their chameleon to blend into it.
- Place a colored turtle and tortoise side by side and talk about which lives in water and which on land.
Questions parents and teachers ask
What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise?
Tortoises live on land and have heavy, dome-shaped shells and sturdy legs. Most turtles spend much of their time in water and have flatter shells with webbed feet or flippers.
Is a frog a reptile?
No, a frog is an amphibian. Amphibians have moist skin and usually start life in water, while reptiles have dry scales.
How do you tell an alligator from a crocodile?
Alligators have a wide, U-shaped snout, and crocodiles have a narrower, V-shaped one. When a crocodile closes its mouth, more of its teeth still show.