Smooth Earthsnake
Valeria Biddle Blaney (1828-1900) collected the first specimen in Maryland.
South Carolina
Eastern Box Turtle
When injured or damaged, the shell of the eastern box turtle can regenerate
Rough Earth Snake
It has a pointed snout that is uses to burrow into moist soil.
American Eel
Don't eat raw eel! Their blood is poisonous to humans when consumed raw.
Gopher Tortoise
It is the only species of tortoise native to Florida.
Eastern Fence Lizard
Females are usually larger than males.
Armyworm
They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food
Polyphemus moth
The Polyphemus moth doesn’t eat.
Orb Weaver
Females are about four times the size of males
Mealybug
They have a symbiotic relationship with ants.
Groundhog (Woodchuck)
They whistle to each other to warn of approaching danger!
Seagull
Some gulls are capable of using tools
Flea
Adult fleas can jump up to 7 inches in the air
Rooster
Will mate with the entire flock!
Ambrosia Beetle
The ambrosia beetle forms a symbiotic relationship with the ambrosia fungi
Fox Squirrel
Although it is a tree squirrel, it spends most of its time on the ground.
Venus Flytrap
The Venus flytrap is among a group of plants that consumes animals
