Study Species
This project looks at 5 different reptile species and this page will allow you to get a brief understanding of these wonderful reptiles! Click the button to view more pictures!

Northern Red-Bellied Cooters
Hello! My name is Pseudemys rubriventris but most people call me the Red-Bellied Cooter! I am a freshwater turtle and you can easily identify me through my red carapace!
(You can find me at Lake Fred!)

Painted Turtle
Hey there! I am Chrysemys picta and you might know me as one of the most common turtle in North American and I go by "Painted Turtle". Slow-moving freshwaters are my favorite spot to hang! Funfact: I don't have teeth but have horny plates to help me grip food!
(You can find me at Lake Fred!)

American Alligator
Ayo! It's me, Alligator mississippiensis. You'd usually find me passing a good time in the Southeastern parts of the US! Did you know that I was once endangered but thanks to the humans, I've bounced back, made a remarkable recovery, and am now a conservation success story?

Northern Watersnake
Hi! Nerodia sipedon is my name but for you, you can just call me Northern watersnake! People always assume I'm dangerous and scary because I'm a snake but I'm actually non-venomous. I am also capable of holding my breath for 1.5hours!
(You can find me at Lake Fred!)

Pygmy rattlesnakes
Psss ... I'm the pygmy rattlesnake, also known as Sistrurus miliarius. I'm pretty small-sized and some people tell me I'm venomous and I tell them to try me!
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