SNC Critters

Here at SNC we have a few critters we thought you would like to know a little more about! On this page you can find pictures and descriptions of the critters that call Stokes Nature Center home.

Red Eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans)

Flash is a semi-aquatic turtle native to the south-central United States. On land he is a pretty slow guy, but in water he is lightening fast. Come check him out as he is the best fisherman at the nature center.

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans)

Wiley is a shy little guy and may stink up your hands if you handle him. Found commonly in Utah this wild snake is a great addition to the Nature Center.

Great Basin Gopher Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus deserticola)

Gonzo is the big man around the critter cages. He is about 2 1/2 feet long and eats mice for breakfast. In the wilds of Utah these snakes can grow to be 7 feet long!

Arizona Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum nebulosum)

Marbles may look slow and languid sitting in her water all day but she is fast enough to catch the crickets that she eats. These salamanders are native to Utah and can be found near almost any water source.

Chilean Rose Tarantula (Grammostola rosea)

Harrietta hails from the country of Chile and was donated to the nature center by a middle school teacher that had her as a class pet for many years. She is quite docile though few people have the nerve to handle this large arachnid.