Blanding’s Turtle
Scientific Name Emydoidea blandingii Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation status Endangered Phenology SpringBlanding’s turtles come out of brumation and become active as the water temperature increases, […]
Category: Brumation
Common Garter Snake
Scientific Name Thamnophis sirtalis Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringThe male common garter snake comes out of brumation as spring temperatures warm […]
Painted Turtle
Scientific Name Chelydra serpentina Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringAdult painted turtles come out of brumation and begin active foraging when the […]
Eastern Hognose Snake
Scientific Name Heterodon platirhinos Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation Status Least Concern Phenology SpringThe eastern hognose snake comes out of brumation in late March or early […]
Snapping Turtle
Scientific Name Chelydra serpentina Survival Strategy Brumation Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringWhen the water warms in early April, snapping turtles come out of brumation […]
Eastern Gray Treefrog
Scientific Name Hyla versicolor Survival Strategy Brumation / Freeze-tolerance Begin Brumation Mid fall End Brumation Early Spring Conservation status Least Concern Phenology SpringTreefrogs emerge from […]