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Wind Cave National Park
Reptiles
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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
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| 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
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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
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Rare, gentle, bright green snake, largely terrestrial
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| Prairie Rattlesnake |
Crotalus viridis |
Abundant, venomous; frequently found in rocky areas, ledges and prairie dog towns
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Lizards
Lizards may occur in the park since their known geographic ranges include this area. However, there have been no recorded observations.
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Last Updated: July 27, 2006 at 17:19 MST |
