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 Eastern Box Turtle · The Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina) is one of two species of box turtles found in the United States · A key characteristic of box turtles is their hinged plastron (bottom of the shell) that can be shut completely to exclude predators
Snapping Turtle · Snapping turtles only live in fresh or brackish water. They prefer water bodies with muddy bottoms and abundant vegetation because concealment is easier. · Snapping turtles communicate to mates with leg movements while the turtles face each other
 Red ear slider · It is an aquatic turtle, a strong swimmer, and in the wild, will commonly be seen basking on rocks, logs, or other surfaces above the water. · Females are generally larger than males, though males have longer tails and very long front claws. 
African spurred tortoise (Sulcata tortoise) · The Sulcata tortoise lives in hot, arid environments of the Sahelian type. These areas range from desert fringes to dry savannahs. Standing water is only around for limited amounts of time. · Some African cultures regard the Sulcata as a mediator between men and the gods. As a result, the tortoise is often kept in villages to intercede between the Head of the village and the Ancestors.
Russian Tortoise · The Russian tortoise has highly developed claws with four toes per foot, which are used for digging. The carapace is rounded and has a stocky appearance. · Russian tortoises can go long periods of time without water, but when water is available they consume large amounts.
Wood Turtle · The medium-sized wood turtle is most easily recognized by the sculptured growth rings on each section of its shell. · Before wood turtles were placed on Wisconsin's endangered species list in 1974, hundreds were taken from the wild each fall and sold to biological supply houses
Ball Python · Ball pythons are named for their defense behavior of rolling into a tight ball with their head in the middle. · They are docile and can be shy and very reluctant to bite.
King Snake · King snakes are constrictors and are usually active at dawn and dusk. · It is immune to the venom of the rattlesnake and the copperhead, which it kills by constriction.
Timber Rattle Snake · Although rocky forested hill-sides with southern exposures are essential as winter habitat, rattlesnakes prefer dense forests with a thick under story for foraging. They bask during the day and forage at night, when prey is most abundant. · When encountered, most Timber Rattlesnakes will lie quietly, relying on their concealing coloration to protect them from a potential enemy. It is normally only in self-defense, when disturbed or stepped upon, that the Timber Rattlesnake will rattle its tail and strike.
 Milk Snake · Similarity of patterns causes some to confuse it with the copperhead; however, the copperhead lacks any pattern on the head. Tail rattling may also lead some to mistake it for a rattlesnake, although the two species look quite different. · Mating generally occurs in May, with females depositing 3-24 eggs in June and July
Caiman · The species is found primarily in the Amazon and Orinoco River basins, but it extends from southern Mexico to northern Argentina and to the islands of Trinidad and Tobago north of eastern Venezuela. It also inhabits southern Florida and has been introduced in Cuba and Puerto Rico. · During the breeding season, the males bellow to help establish their territories. More than one female may mate with a single male. We also have: Bearded Dragons Leopard Gecko Chicken Turtle Corn Snake Florida Kingsnake Black Rat Snake |
