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Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians, and so these animals are affectionately known as "herps" by students of the group. Joe Filo, a naturalist at the Trailside Nature and Science Center, led three team members, as well as three recruits from the general public, on a search for these often-secretive organisms. In all, they identified 10 species, with red-backed salamanders bring the most commonly encountered. This somewhat low number of species may have been the result of an unusually dry spring.
Northern Gray Tree Frog
Bullfrog
Green Frog
Eastern Redback Salamander
Eastern Painted Turtle
Box Turtle
Snapping Turtle
Northern Brown Snake
Northern Water Snake
Eastern Garter Snake
