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Category Archives: Reptiles and Amphibians

Eastern Painted Turtle

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mdwildlife

The Eastern Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) is the Maryland regional sub-species of the painted turtle which has Midland, Southern and Western relatives living in other parts of the United States. The painted turtle likes still ponds and waters, or marshes, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reptiles and Amphibians | Tagged red, turtle, yellow

Southern Leopard Frog

Posted on December 19, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Southern Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus) is at the northern extent of its U.S. range in Maryland. The Southern Leopard is common in the southeastern part of the U.S. and is not found north of Maryland. Within the state, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Reptiles and Amphibians | Tagged frog, green, spotted

Snapping Turtle

Posted on December 19, 2010 by mdwildlife

Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) or the Common Snapping Turtle is an extremely widespread snapper that inhabits most of the United States, including all parts of Maryland. Turtles are common at almost all wildlife areas in Maryland, especially along the Chesapeake … Continue reading →

Posted in Reptiles and Amphibians | Tagged common, green, turtle

Eastern Fence Lizard

Posted on December 19, 2010 by mdwildlife

The Eastern Fence Lizard (Sceloporus undulatus) is a medium sized lizard found across the state of Maryland. The gray lizard grows to less than a foot long (about 6 or 7 inches) and can be found across much of the mid-atlantic U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in Reptiles and Amphibians | Tagged brown, gray, lizard

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