Reptiles at Risk in Oro-Medonte
On December 10 at 9:00 AM
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
Reptiles at Risk in Oro-Medonte
On December 09 at 2:00 PM
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
Reptiles at Risk in Oro-Medonte
On December 09 at 6:35 AM
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
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