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Got Milk? A particularly well-colored juvenile Eastern Milk Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum). They feed largely on mice, and are often mistakenly killed because of their resemblance to Copperheads. 
Tiny Frog
| The Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) gets its Latin name from the characteristic "X" or cross, that is on its back. 
Woodland Wanderer
| There were 25-30 Red Efts (Notophthalmus viridescens) seen on a two mile hike through the woods. 
Full Grown Newt
| An adult Red Spotted Newt (metamorphised Red Eft) was found taking a walk on land. They are usually aquatic. 
Ringneck Snake
| It's easy to see how Diadophis punctatus got its common name. 
Hand Full O' Frogs
| A couple of wood frogs we found while hiking. 
Forest Frog
| The Wood Frog (Rana sylvatica) often wanders far from water. It is easily identified by its "robber's mask." 
| Striped Snake One of several Eastern Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis) we found on the trip. They were probably taking advantage of the large numbers of frogs, toads and salamanders that were out. 
Skippers
| These small butterflies were everywhere. They are attracted to blue and purple colors. These insects have the characteristics of both butterflies and moths. 
Agua Serpiente
| We found a surprisingly few number of Northern Water Snakes (Nerodia sipedon). 
Slimy Salamander
| The lungless Plethodon glutinosis is well known for its sticky skin secretions which cling like glue. |