|
Green Planet
Almaden Quicksilver has an extensive plant and animal community. 
Creepy Crawler
| The millipedes get awfully big here. 
| Smoothie Skinks are characterized by their smooth, shiny scales. Click here to see another pic 
True Blue
| Young skinks have bright blue tails which easily break off to distract predators. 
Sharp Dressed Snake
| The Sharptailed Snake has a pointy tail that it stabs its enemies with. Click here to see another pic 
Toad Time
| There's no time like toad time. 
Tree Climber
| Arboreal Salamanders have large, triangular heads due to enlarged jaw muscles. Climbing is facilitated by expanded toes and a prehensile tail. Click here to see another pic 
Let's Race!
| The Yellowbelly Racer is active in daylight. It is mainly terrestrial, but also a good climber. They move very quickly. Click here to see another pic Click here to see how this snake got its name |
