- "Reptiles and amphibians are sometimes thought of as primitive, dull and dimwitted. In fact, of course, they can be lethally fast, spectacularly beautiful, surprisingly affectionate and very sophisticated."
- ― David Attenborough
The power to use the abilities of reptiles. Variation of Animal Imitation and Morphing.
Also Called[]
- Mipedian Body/Form/Mimicry/Physiology
- Reptile Body/Form/Mimicry/Physiology
- Reptilia Body/Form/Mimicry/Physiology
Capabilities[]
The user with this ability either is or can mimic/transform into reptiles, including Crocodilia (crocodiles, gavials, caimans, and alligators), Sphenodontia (tuataras), Squamata (lizards, snakes, and worm lizards) and Testudines (turtles, terrapins and tortoises).
Applications[]
- Brumation
- Claw Retraction
- Decelerated Aging
- Dermal Armor (Usually scales)
- Enhanced Durability
- Enhanced Lung Capacity
- Enhanced Smell
- Powerful Bite
- Regenerative Healing Factor
- Self-Sustenance
Variations[]
- Archosauromorph
- Archosaur: Enhanced Strength
- Crocodilia (Crocodiles, gavials, caimans, and alligators): Enhanced Speed, Speed Swimming, Enhanced Strength, Enhanced Senses, Night Vision, Enhanced Durability
- Avemetatarsalian
- Pantestudine
- Sauropterygia/Extinct: Aquatic Adaptation
- Testudine (Sea turtles, terrapins and tortoises): Dermal Armor, Enhanced Durability, Decelerated Aging
- Archosaur: Enhanced Strength
- Ichthyosaur/Extinct: Aquatic Adaptation
- Lepidosaur
- Sphenodontia (Tuataras)
- Squamata (Lizards, snakes, and worm lizards): Poisonous Biology, Poison Inducement
- Amphisbaeni (Worm lizards): Burrowing
- Lacertilia (Lizards): Anatomical Liberation, Enhanced Vision, Wallcrawling
- Chamaeleonidae (Chameleons): Prehensile Feet, Prehensile Tail
- Varanoidea (Komodo dragons, monitor lizards): Accelerated Metabolism, Venomous Fangs
- Serpentes (Snakes): Body Shedding, Enhanced Flexibility/Elasticity
Mythical Reptiles:[]
- Amphiptere
- Dragon
- Hydra
- Naga
- Reptoid (Also called reptoids, lizard people, reptiloids, saurians, Draconians): Human Disguise
Other Reptiles:[]
Associations[]
- Alien Physiology
- Amphibian Physiology
- Animal Imitation
- Animal Morphing
- Dragon Physiology
- Egg Manipulation
- Superior Human Physiology
Reptiles are associated with a great number of mystical and supernatural abilities and connections in mythology and folklore, thus user with this power may have access to: Enhanced Memory, Memory Vessel, Memory Manipulation.
Limitations[]
- May take time for beginners to learn to control.
- Reverting back to original form may be difficult.
- Reptiles tend to get sluggish in cold temperatures.
Known Users[]
See Also: Reptile And Amphibian Tropes.
Cartoons/Comics[]
- Anthropomorphic reptiles (Almost Naked Animals)
- Anthropomorphic reptiles (The Adventures of the American Rabbit)
- Jafar (Aladdin)
- Muhktar (Aladdin: The Animated Series)
- Vixen (Arrowverse)
- Mari McCabe
- Amaya Jiwe
- Some Maximals and Predacons have reptilian transformations (Beast Wars)
- Articguana (Ben 10)
- Humungosaur (Ben 10)
- TerraSpin (Ben 10)
- ChamAlien (Ben 10)
- King Koil (Ben 10 2016)
- Zack (Bernard)
- Mipedians (Chaotic)
- Pilar (Combo Ninos)
- Bernhard Barker/Animal Man (DC Comics)
- Garfield Logan/Beast Boy (DC Comics)
- Mari McCabe/Vixen (DC Comics)
- Waylon Jones/Killer Croc (DC Comics)
- Samual Register/Zookeeper (DC Comics)
- Spitfire (Extinctioners)
- The Extreme Dinosaurs (Extreme Dinosaurs)
- The Snake Men (He-Man and The Masters of the Universe)
- King Hiss
- Reptaur (Heroes of Goo jit zu)
- Takuya ("Iron Samurai"); via Atomic Energy Gauntlet
- Victor Borkowski/Anole (Marvel Comics)
- Dr. Curtis Connors/The Lizard (Marvel Comics)
- Melati Kusama/Komodo (Marvel Comics)
- Reptil (Marvel Comics)
- Dei Guan/The Jade Dragon (Marvel Comics)
- Karl Lykos/Sauron (Marvel Comics)
- Stegron The Dinosaur Man (Marvel Comics)
- Skrulls (Marvel Comics); reptilian species
- Saurians (Mighty Ducks)
- Randall Boggs (Monsters, Inc.)
- Cosma (OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes)
- Lizard Monster (Pebbles, Dino and Bamm-Bamm/The Flintstone Comedy Show 1980/Hanna-Barbera)
- Komodo (The Secret Saturdays)
- Septarians (Star vs. the Forces of Evil)
- Toffee
- Rasticore
- Reptiles (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles)
- Dinobot (Beast Wars: Transformers)
- Megatron (Beast Wars: Transformers)
- Reptogators (The Secret Show)
- The Dino-Bots (Transformers)
- The Chameleon (T.U.F.F. Puppy)
- Gummigoo (The Amazing Digital Circus)
- Chad (The Amazing Digital Circus)
- Max (The Amazing Digital Circus)
- Lord Hebi (Usagi Yojimbo)
- Baby Komodo (Wide Eye)
- Wily Komodo (Wide Eye)
- Chase Young (Xiaolin Showdown)
- All Mutant Reptiles (Godzilla: The Series)
- Reptilians
- Cryptocledius
- King Cobra
- Nessie
- Giant Gila Monster
- Giant Turtle
- Komodithrax
- D.R.A.G.M.A.
- Thorny Devil
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Tatsumi (Akame Ga Kill)
- Ayame Sohma (Fruits Basket)
- Diego Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 7: Steel Ball Run); via Scary Monsters
- Sneagator (Kinnikuman)
- Habuko Mongoose (My Hero Academia)
- Shuichi Iguchi/Spinner (My Hero Academia)
- Bluk Darven (Outbreak Company)
- Volcanic monsters (Yu-Gi-Oh GX)
- Lizardmen (Overlord)
- Medusa (Soul Eater)
- Komodo (Takamagahara)
- Rak Wraithraiser(Tower of God)
Literature[]
- "Sewer" Jack Robicheaux (Wild Cards)
Live Television/Movies[]
- Dr. Curtis Connors/The Lizard (The Amazing Spider-Man/Webbverse; MCU Multiverse)
- Steven/Killer Croc (Arrowverse/Batwoman)
- Windiga (Dark Was The Night/Monster Hunter)
- Silurians/Homo Reptilia (Doctor Who)
- Ice Warriors (Doctor Who)
- Valkyr Good Imoogi Celestial Dragon (D-War)
- Tao Tei (The Great Wall)
- Various (Godzilla)
- Wentshukumishiteu (Ice Road Terror)
- Skullcrawlers (Kong: Skull Island)
- Lizard Man (Lost Tapes)
- Lena Blake (Mutant X)
- Reptilian Ferals (Mutant X)
- Piggy (Power Rangers S.P.D.)
- Anton Mercer/Mesogog (Power Rangers Dino Thunder)
- Veil Lifeforms (The Sarah Jane Adventures)
- Androvax
- All Reptilians Kaiju (Ultraman series)
- Cardassian (Star Trek)
- Gorn (Star Trek)
- Jem'Hadar (Star Trek)
- Vaadwaur (Star Trek)
- Voth (Star Trek)
- Xindi-Reptilian (Star Trek)
- Rodians (Star Wars)
- Trandoshans (Star Wars)
- Varactyls (Star Wars)
- Zillo Beasts (Star Wars)
- Ssi-ruuk (Star Wars Legends)
- The Visitors (V)
- Reptilian Shapeshifters (Wolfcop)
- X-23 Children (X-Men Movies)
- Gideon/Lizard Boy
Folklore/Mythology[]
- Medusine' (French Folklore); part sea serpent
- Medusa (Greek Mythology)
Tabletop Games[]
- Lizardmen (Warhammer)
- Seraphon (Warhammer: Age of Sigmar)
- Evoltile Archetype (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
- Hydradrive Archetype (Yu-Gi-Oh!)
Video Games[]
- Buzushima the Chameleon (Bloody Roar)
- Brutus (Brute Force)
- Komodo Brothers (Crash Bandicoot)
- Kremlings (Donkey Kong)
- Argonians (The Elder Scrolls)
- Deathclaws (Fallout)
- Bio Rex (F-Zero)
- Gex (Gex the Gecko)
- Gorgons (God of War)
- Euryale (God of War)
- Medusa (God of War)
- Sangheili (Halo)
- Cynder (The Legend of Spyro)
- Dinolfos (The Legend of Zelda)
- Dodongos (The Legend of Zelda)
- Lizalfos (The Legend of Zelda)
- Kraid (Metroid)
- Reptilicus (Metroid Prime 3: Corruption)
- Saurians (Mortal Kombat)
- Khameleon
- Reptile
- Chamelan (NiGHTS Journey into Dreams)
- Nuregami (Okami)
- Nuregami (Okamiden)
- Luke Custer (Project Altered Beasts)
- Lizzie (Rampage)
- Hunter Alphas (Resident Evil)
- Hunter Betas (Resident Evil)
- Dino-Rang (Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure)
- Biolizard (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- Aeon Calcos/Lizardman (Soulcalibur)
- Spyro (Spyro the Dragon)
- Leon Powalski (Star Fox)
- Dinosaur tribes (Star Fox Adventures)
- Tzenkethi (Star Trek Online)
- Koopas and Yoshis (Super Mario)
- Pupaes (Unreal)
- Skaarj Queen (Unreal)
- Skaarj Warriors (Unreal)
- Warlords (Unreal)
- Some Monsters (Undertale/Deltarune)
- Alphys
- Monster Kid
- Susie
- Lizard Girl (Valkyrie Crusade)
- Togera (War Of The Monsters)
- Entity 170 - "Pyrochelicera" (The Backrooms)