Reptiles

Along with the warm weather reptiles start to move out and about. There are a few different types of reptiles that are found around upstate New York. The most common being the Garter Snake this is an abundant species up here and is the most likely reptile you will see. There are a few different types of milk snakes that live up here as well but are far harder to find. Then there is a Grass Snake which is an emerald green color and are even rarer but they are quite extraordinary. With the warm weather I have come across quite a few different Garter snakes some in the fields, most in the woods and a few in our garden. Although it is hard to believe there are a few different lizards that live around here as well. I have never seen them before but there around. The Fence lizard is found around here but is pretty rare.  

Garter Snake in a garden. These snakes are quite common and are found all over from woods, fields to bodies of water.