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Reptiles & Amphibians

Delve into “Reptiles & Amphibians” with this category. Learn about snakes, lizards, frogs, and salamanders. Discover their habitats, behaviors, and unique traits. Find tips for observing or photographing these creatures. It’s perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Explore wetlands, forests, and deserts for sightings.

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Bullfrog Sightings on a Cold November Morning

November 3, 2025 by Steve Creek
Bullfrog peeking above duckweed on a cold morning at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

I found Bullfrogs active in cold weather at Sequoyah Refuge, Oklahoma. Read my Wildlife and Photography Notes from this chilly morning.

Categories Bullfrogs Tags amphibian, bullfrog, Canon EOS R5, cold weather, Duckweed, hibernation, Oklahoma wildlife, RF 100–500mm, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment

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American Green Tree Frogs at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

September 5, 2025August 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
American Green Tree Frog peeking between green grass blades in its natural wetland habitat in Oklahoma.

Discover the American Green Tree Frog at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge and how their camouflage makes them hard to spot.

Categories Frogs Tags american green tree frog, frog camouflage, Oklahoma wildlife, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment

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Today is World Snake Day (July 16, 2025)

September 5, 2025July 16, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of a water snake swimming in the Arkansas River with its tongue flicking, taken at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

Celebrate World Snake Day with my water snake photo from Sequoyah NWR, Oklahoma. Discover why snakes matter.

Categories Snakes Tags arkansas river, nature education, non-venomous snakes, Oklahoma wildlife, reptile conservation, sequoyah national wildlife refuge, snake photography, water snake, Wildlife Photography, World Snake Day 1 Comment

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Red-eared Slider Returns to My Yard for Third Year Running

September 5, 2025June 26, 2025 by Steve Creek
Red-eared Slider turtle walking through green grass in residential Arkansas yard

Red-eared Slider returns to my Arkansas yard for third year. Same turtle laying eggs or different visitor? June timing reveals pattern.

Categories Turtles Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, June nesting, red-eared slider, residential wildlife, turtle behavior, turtle eggs, turtle nesting Leave a comment

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A Ratsnake Encounter in My Yard

October 29, 2025June 7, 2025 by Steve Creek
Ratsnake moving across the ground near a pear tree in a backyard in Arkansas.

A ratsnake visit in my yard led to a surprising bird alarm. Read how I photographed it and why I’m watching a nearby bluebird nest.

Categories Snakes Tags arkansas snakes, Backyard wildlife, bird nest predators, eastern bluebird, ratsnake, snake behavior, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment

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Turtles in My Arkansas Yard

October 29, 2025May 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
A Box Turtle crawling through dewy grass in an Arkansas yard, photographed on April 28, 2025.

I share my sightings of turtles in my Arkansas yard, including a Box Turtle and a Red-eared Slider that laid eggs.

Categories Turtles Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard wildlife, box turtle, red-eared slider, yard observations Leave a comment

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World Frog Day 2025: Protecting Our Amphibian Friends

March 20, 2025 by Steve Creek
Close-up of an American Green Tree Frog sitting on a lotus stem, highlighting its bright green skin and delicate features in a natural setting.

Celebrate World Frog Day 2025! Discover why frogs matter, the Green Tree Frog’s role in nature, and how you can help protect them.

Categories Frogs, Reptiles & Amphibians Tags amphibian conservation, frog habitat, Green Tree Frog, World Frog Day Leave a comment

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Slithering into Saint Patrick’s Day with A Rough Green Snake

April 30, 2025March 17, 2025 by Steve Creek
Rough Green Snake peeking through bright green oak leaves, well-camouflaged in the summer foliage.

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with Arkansas’ Rough Green Snake, a vibrant symbol of spring’s renewal and nature’s quiet beauty.

Categories Reptiles & Amphibians, Snakes Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Green Snake, nature conservation, Reptiles of Arkansas, rough green snake, Saint Patrick's Day, Wildlife Photography Leave a comment
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