. "???The Reptile Room sequences often called for as many as 70 snakes and reptiles, including highly venomous cobras, Egyptian cobras, vipers, rattlesnakes, green tree pythons, jungle carpets, iguanas, scorpions, water moccasins and a 200-pound tortoise,??? says Mr. Sylvester. ???They were even given their own green room, which Tank the tortoise found delicious." . . .