Common snapping turtle.They have a sense of smell like a bloodhound and can quickly locate any nearby carrion in the water. They are excellent predators also.

  American alligator

  Pregnant female diamondback water snake

   Eastern fence lizard

Chrysemys picta, Painted turtle
        Please go to the Activity Page to learn about Chrysemys picta.

Chelydra serpentina, Snapping turtle
        Size: 8-18 inches in length. They are dark brown to black in color. Their upper carapace is often encrusted with mud and algae. Unlike the painted turtle, this species cannot fully retract itself into its shell. It’s only means of defense against predation is to become aggressive with extremely sharp claws and a strong forceful bite. The snapper eats a variety of foods including small mammals, birds, vegetation, fish, and clams.

Thamnophis sirtalis, Red-sided garter snake
        Length 17-52 inches. This sleek snake is a live bearing species that mates in April and gives birth to its’ young in July and August. It’s preferred habitat is in or near wetlands. It preferres to dine on frogs, toads, worms, and salamanders.

Heterodon nasicus, Western hognose snake
        Length 15-35 inches.  This is a stocky brown/black and tan snake with a broad head and an upturned nose. It feeds on minnows, tadpoles, frogs, small rodents and birds.

 Rana clamitans, Green Frog
        Two to 4 inches, bronze to green in color with a white tummy breeding occurs from March to August. Small clusters of eggs are deposited on the sturdy portions of submerged vegetation in calm water.

Rana pipiens, Northern leopard frog
        Two to 4 ½ inches in length, brown or green with tan spots rimmed with brown.        Breeding occurs from March to June with egg masses deposited on submerged vegetation or on the soft muddy bottom of a shallow pond or pool.