B bodge Not so new Member Joined Mar 24, 2009 Messages 26 Reaction score 0 Jun 9, 2009 #1 What does thermoregulate mean? sorry if that's a stupid question i'm just not sure.
waruikazi Legendary Joined Mar 6, 2006 Messages 10,114 Reaction score 18 Location Gunbalanya NT Jun 9, 2009 #2 It means regulate body temperature when used in reference to reptiles.
craig.a.c Very Well-Known Member Joined Jun 4, 2004 Messages 3,334 Reaction score 0 Location Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia, Australia Jun 9, 2009 #3 Snakes thermoregulate in there habit by useing what is around them. If they need to cool down then they will either look for shelter ie. hollow log or use shade, if they need to warm up then they will use rocks and other things that hold heat.
Snakes thermoregulate in there habit by useing what is around them. If they need to cool down then they will either look for shelter ie. hollow log or use shade, if they need to warm up then they will use rocks and other things that hold heat.
B bodge Not so new Member Joined Mar 24, 2009 Messages 26 Reaction score 0 Jun 9, 2009 #4 Ok i got you now i realise they need to do that i had just never heard the term before. Thanks