Reptiles

Turtles

Common Name	Scientific Name	Remarks
Common Snapping Turtle	Chelydra serpentina	Common, found along streams in park
Western Painted Turtle	Chrysemys picta	Common in suitable habitat, Smooth shell; shallow water, soft muddy bottoms

 

Snakes

Common Name	Scientific Name	Remarks
Red-Sided Garter Snake	Thamnophis sirtalis	Fairly common, red or orange bars on side; often found near water
Wandering Garter Snake	Thamnophis elegans	Abundant, found near water, may wander into dry areas
Western Plains Garter Snake	Thamnophis radix	Rare, found near prairie ponds
Black Hills Red-bellied Snake	Storeria occipitomaculata	Rare, small secretive snake, found in wooded areas
Plains Western Hognose Snake	Heterodon nasicus	Rare, sharply upturned snout; prefers dry sandy areas
Eastern Yellow-bellied Racer	Coluber constrictor	Common, olive green; active through the day
Bullsnake	Pituophis melanoleucus	Abundant, large yellowish snake with dorsal blotches
Pale Milk Snake	Lampropeltis triangulum	Rare, black, orange, and gray snake with light snout
Smooth Green Snake	Opheodrys vernalis	Rare, gentle, bright green snake, largely terrestrial
Prairie Rattlesnake	Crotalus viridis	Abundant, venomous; frequently found in rocky areas, ledges and prairie dog towns

 

Lizards

Lizards may occur in the park since their known geographic ranges include this area. However, there have been no recorded observations.