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Choose a Page:How do alligators look after their...*When did people pray to reptiles?*Why do lizards shed their tails?How do you charm a snake?How can you tell the difference be...How long do reptiles live?Do reptiles cry?Can lizards fly?Do reptiles have cold blood?When did reptiles first evolve?Are all snakes poisonous?Can a chameleon really change its ...How big is the biggest lizard? When did people pray to reptiles? Many ancient Greeks believed that certain snakes had healing powers, and kept them in their temples. The ancient Greek god of healing, Asklepios, is usually depicted in sculptures holding a wooden staff, around which is coiled a large snake. Asklepios, god of healing   Previous: Back Book: 1001 Section: Nature Chapter: Reptiles