Category: Wildlife
The Value of Birds
July 18, 2017
Have you ever thought about the value of birds? I mean, the value in dollars. There over 18,000 birds on this planet; all are different and all play a role in keeping Florida ecosystems healthy. They can also keep us and our economy healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, WildlifeTags: Birds, Ecosystem Services, Pest Control, Pollinators, Special Topics
The Value of Birds
July 18, 2017
Have you ever thought about the value of birds? I mean, the value in dollars. There over 18,000 birds on this planet; all are different and all play a role in keeping Florida ecosystems healthy. They can also keep us and our economy healthy ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Birds, Ecosystem Services, Pest Control, Pollinators, Special Topics
Q: I found a small, turtle with a very long tail in my driveway. Do you have any idea what it might be?
July 17, 2017
Q: I found a small, turtle with a very long tail in my driveway. It did not look like any turtle I am familiar with as the outer shell was very rough. I have included a picture. Do you have any idea what it might be? A: I believe you may ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, WildlifeTags: Chelydra Serpentine, Chelydra Serpentine Oceola, Common Snapping Turtle, Florida Snapping Turtle
Q: I know you usually work with plants but I was hoping you might help me identify the turtles I see on logs within the Egan’s Creek wildlife preserve behind my subdivision.
July 17, 2017
A: As luck would have it, I was searching for invasive plants at Egan’s Creek Greenway a few days ago and noticed dozens of turtles sliding of the logs once I got nearby. This phenomenon of sliding off logs is precisely where the turtle gets ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Trachemys Scripta Scripta, Yellow-belled Sliders
Q: I found a snake. Do you have any idea what he is?
July 17, 2017
Q: I always lift the cover off my gas BBQ with caution because I never know what I might find. This time I found a snake. I washed him off with a hose but do you have any idea what he is? A: The following information was adapted from the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Rat Snakes, Snakes
Q: I almost stepped on a snake in my yard and want to know what kind it was.
July 17, 2017
Q: I almost stepped on a snake in my yard and wanted to know what kind it was. It was light brown with patterns on the back. I couldn’t tell if the head was truly triangle but I am curious if it is dangerous. A: It is tough to identify ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Banded Water Snake, Nerodia Facitata, Snakes
Q: I found a long, brown striped snake in my yard. I am worried it might the snake might attack me or my pets. How concerned should I be?
July 17, 2017
A: The most important thing to do is to stay away from them as most bites and injuries occur when people poke at the snake or try to pick it up. Snakes are not going to chase you down and attack – you can definitely out run them. Even if the ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Snakes, Yellow Rat Snake
Q: I have a snake in my yard that is not afraid of us, but should we be afraid of it?
July 17, 2017
Q: I have a snake in my yard that is not afraid of us, but should we be afraid of it? It has a small head, mostly black with a yellow stripe down the side. A: I believe you have a garter snake ( Thamnophis sirtalis) or a ribbon snake ( Thamnophis ... READ MORE
Category: Natural Resources, WildlifeTags: Garter Snake, Ribbon Snake, Snakes, Thamnophis Saurius, Thamnophis Sirtalis