The Dekay’s brownsnake is a non-venomous snake named in honor of the 19th-century naturalist and zoologist, Dr. James Ellsworth De Kay.
Tag: Reptiles
Snappers
The U.S. has three snapping turtle species: the common snapping turtle, alligator snapping turtle and Suwannee alligator snapping turtle.
At-risk Species Spotlight: Timber Rattlesnakes
The beautifully patterned timber rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus) is extremely rare in Nebraska and is listed as critically imperiled.
Nebraska’s Nine Turtles
The world is home to around 330 species of turtles, and Nebraska houses nine of them in varied landscapes across the state.
Nebraska Reptile Awareness Month
Each October, Nebraska celebrates Reptile Month with an art contest hosted by Nebraska Game and Parks wildlife educators.
Snapping Turtles on the Move
Snapping turtles hardly ever leave their aquatic habitats except during breeding season. At this time, females can travel great distances.