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Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (27C, 34% humidity). Skink was active and observed along the trail, but we were unable to catch or photograph it.
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Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (20C, 84% humidity). Spring peeper was identified by its call when heard from the trail, but not actually seen. It was likely 20-30 ft from the trail in woody forest by rough estimation when heard.
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Fowler's Toad (Anaxyrus fowleri)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (20C, 70% humidity). Toad was found at Turkey Creek trailhead near picnic area and a wooden house structure. Toad was actively hopping before it was caught and photographed.
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Fowler's and Woodhouse's Toads (Complex Anaxyrus fowleri)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (20C, 70% relative humidity). Toad found at Turkey Creek trail head on the concrete near the restrooms. Toad was fairly passive when caught.
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Little Brown Skink (Scincella lateralis)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (27.8C, 31% humidity). Skink was found on small tree next to the Turkey Creek trail. Skink was active before it was caught and photographed.
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Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (26C, 41% humidity). Anole was found on a low hanging woody bush branch in direct sunlight near Turkey Creek trail. Anole was active before picture was taken.
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Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (22C, 57% humidity). Frog was found sitting in the crook of two fallen branches about a foot above the ground, near a stagnant pool. Pool was located in a nearly-dry cypress swamp along the Turkey Creek trail. Frog was not moving when captured and was noticeably cold to the touch.
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Northern Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (24C, 45% humidity). Cottonmouth was resting in cypress creek bed and shook its tail and opened its mouth when accidentally approached. Fled when snake stick was offered. Creek bed was mostly dry at the surface with mud underneath; fallen leaves covered much of the ground.
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Blanchard's Cricket Frog (Acris blanchardi)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (27C, 34% humidity). Several found in the cypress creek area. Soil was fairly moist with standing water nearby.
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Fowler's and Woodhouse's Toads (Complex Anaxyrus fowleri)Observer
texasherpsDescription
Conditions were clear (22C, 57% humidity). Toad was collected from pitfall trap dug into the sandy bank of Village Creek, off of the Turkey Creek trail. Bank was partially covered in leaf litter with a large fallen tree and abundant low-growing foliage nearby.
