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Weir Farm National Historic Site
Reptiles
Reptiles
 

A total of seven reptile species were found at Weir Farm National Historic Site during a rigorous inventory in 2000.  Included were Painted turtle (Chrysemys picta), Snapping turtle (Chelydra serpentine), Box turtle (Terrapene Carolina), and Spotted turtle (Clemmys guttata).  Also included were Common Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis), Northern Water snake (Nerodia sipedon), and Northern Ring-necked snake (Diadophis punctuatus edwardsii).

Occasionally sighted along the trails and near the pond are Painted and Snapping Turtles; while Common Garter Snakes can be seen along the trails, in the hedges, or hiding among the tall grasses in the field.

Weir Studio - Photo by Peter Margonelli  

Did You Know?
Weir Farm National Historic Site was home to three artists: painter Julian Alden Weir, sculptor Mahonri Young, and painter Sperry Andrews.

Last Updated: October 26, 2009 at 19:48 EST