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Lake Folsom Folsom is best known for its prison, but there are a lot of interesting reptiles and amphibians here as well. 
| Fence Lizard These lizards are very common. It it easily possible to see over 100 of them in a single day. 
| Swallowtails There were many different types of butterflies out. 
Rattlesnake Bar
| Ever wonder what venomous reptiles do during their free time? 
California Rattler
| A Northern Pacific Rattlesnake found in situ hiding underneath this log. 
Hairy Scorpion
| The largest scorpion native to the United States. It was pretty darn big. 
Checkered Whiptail
| A colorful fast-moving reptile that favors open, sandy areas. 
Frog and Toad
| Two California Toads and two Pacific Chorus Frogs were found under a log near the lake (one of each is pictured). 
El Lagarto!
| An Alligator Lizard. They are named because of their alligator-like scales. Although not aquatic, they are often found near water. 
A New Friend
| Sarah Buttitta meets a scaly being. |