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Reptiles are the most “at-risk” class of wildlife in Canada, with 79 per cent of taxa classified as endangered, threatened, or special concer
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Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) COSEWIC Status: Endangered They are one of Ontario's smallest turtle species (max length of about 12 cm). They have bright yellow spots on their shell & colorful orange-yellow markings on its head, neck and legs. They now occur in small populations throughout Ontario. www.reptilesatrisk.org Source: www.ontarionature.org/protect/species/reptiles_greybruce.php
Posted at 09:00 AM
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Eastern Ribbonsnake (Thamnophis sauritus) Status: Special Concern (Great Lakes population) Associated with wetland and shoreline habitat, this snake preys predominantly on amphibians. Destruction of wetland and shoreline habitat has been the primary cause of the decline of this species in Ontario. www.reptilesatrisk.org Source: www.ontarionature.org/protect/species/reptiles_greybruce.php
Posted at 02:00 PM
Monday, December 8, 2014
The Massasauga rattlesnake (Sistrurus catenatus) Status: Threatened - Ontario's only venomous snake is very timid and shy and avoids conflict with humans whenever possible. Their bites are very rare & no one has died in almost 50 years. They can be found in a variety of habitats in Bruce County, Ontario. Source: www.ontarionature.org/protect/species/reptiles_greybruce.php