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Night Amphibian Walk at the Dulles Greenway Wetlands

Night Amphibian Walk at the Dulles Greenway Wetlands

Apr 8, 2023

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Jenny Erickson for a unique opportunity to explore the world of amphibians (and perhaps a reptile...

Snakes Alive: Our Native Snakes

Snakes Alive: Our Native Snakes

Mar 13, 2023

Snakes play an important role in maintaining the balance and diversity of native species.  They keep rodent populations in check...

How to Help Our Local Reptiles and Amphibians

How to Help Our Local Reptiles and Amphibians

Feb 21, 2023

by Jenny Erickson, Amphibian Monitoring Coordinator Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians, with the name originating from the...

Night Amphibian Walk at the Dulles Greenway Wetlands

Night Amphibian Walk at the Dulles Greenway Wetlands

Jan 9, 2023

Join Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy for a unique opportunity to explore the world of amphibians (and perhaps a reptile or two)...

Snakes Alive: An Introduction to Our Native Snakes

Snakes Alive: An Introduction to Our Native Snakes

Apr 7, 2022

Snakes play an important role in maintaining the balance and diversity of native species. They keep rodent populations in check...

Ringneck Snake

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Volume 23 Issue 2, Summer 2018 by Randy Bowman The Ringneck snake is one of the most common reptiles on...

Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

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Vol. 16 Issue 3, Fall 2011 By Nicole Hamilton Common Snapping Turtles, North America’s snapping turtle, are the largest turtles...

Northern Ringneck Snake

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Vol. 14 Issue 3, Fall 2009 By Emily Cook Can a snake be considered “cute” or even beautiful? Photo by...

Eastern Box Turtle

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Vol. 14 Issue 1, Spring 2009 By Emily Bzdyk Photo by Nicole Hamilton Late in the summer, as I drive...

Don’t Get Rattled

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Vol. 13 Issue 2, Summer 2008 By Bonnie Eaton Most Snakes Are Harmless and Good for the Environment “Why’d it...

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