Florida reptiles?

[Highway61]

Around 1995 I was working for a tech company and was flown to Tampa for an install. I think it was September and was thrilled to see so many geckos and tree frogs hanging out in the stairwell outside my La Residence! After a week in Tampa there was trouble brewing at the Jacksonville office so I drove my rental there from Tampa. Along I-95 I see signs to St. Augustine Gator Farm. Since it was just me, I couldn't resist! Awesome, was even in time to catch "Chopper's" late afternoon feeding, a huge, saltwater croc who was the park's main attraction. The highlight of an otherwise standard business trip.

 

[Decadancin]

Sandhill cranes!!!!!!

Yep, many decided to live here year round rather than migrate back north. Come to think of it, so did I .

 

[bruce the cham]

so cooooooooll

 

[MissSkittles]

A long time ago, every winter my cat and I used to sit at the sliding door and watch the painted buntings at the bird feeders.

 

[Tkrd69]

A long time ago, every winter my cat and I used to sit at the sliding door and watch the painted buntings at the bird feeders.

Painted buntings already ay our feeders in the morning, 4 cardinals and 2 woodpeckers. Have also seen a couple of pleated woodpeckers up in the trees

 

[JacksJill]

Did I mention you can see mermaids???

How many cocktails does that require?

 

[Decadancin]

How many cocktails does that require?

None require when you go here…

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...attractions/&usg=AOvVaw1vBm1uGkqNjWcBBTg46vzJ

or even here…

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...rtailor.com/&usg=AOvVaw2ZDDUUkPFO8z8wGsNx4V1T

For a “quiet” piece of Florida, there is a lot to do!

 

[Decadancin]

@Ghostbirb don’t forget the gopher tortoises! …and otters! …and coyotes! …and if you are really lucky, bobcats!!!

 

[ElleArranda]

I've lived in FL for 15 years. What kind of wildlife/ habitats do you like?

 

[bruce the cham]

i have a pet gopher tortoise

 

[Ghostbirb]

I've lived in FL for 15 years. What kind of wildlife/ habitats do you like?

Any! But I love birds the most XD

 

[Ghostbirb]

And I finally found/caught a brown anole!!!!! AAAAAAAAA it was not happy with me lol
Edit: I can see them everywhere now lol, probably because it warmed up today

 

[bbyoda]

And I finally found/caught a brown anole!!!!! AAAAAAAAA it was not happy with me lol
Edit: I can see them everywhere now lol, probably because it warmed up today
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My poppop used to catch them and put them near my ears, they'd clamp down so I'd be wearing anole earrings. They're fun critters.

 

[Tkrd69]

I was born and raised in Florida. I think all kids do that, my grandkids do it all the time.

 

[bruce the cham]

My poppop used to catch them and put them near my ears, they'd clamp down so I'd be wearing anole earrings. They're fun critters.

same but we used these big lizards from my wall in arizona we stopped doing it once he caught one so big it made my ear bleed a bit hehehehe

 

[Ghostbirb]

Just got back home! Planning on sharing some bird and other animal photos later

 

[ElleArranda]

Just got back home! Planning on sharing some bird and other animal photos later

Please do! Sorry I blanked and didn't check my notifications in time. But it looks like you had a great time.

 

[Ghostbirb]

Please do! Sorry I blanked and didn't check my notifications in time. But it looks like you had a great time.

Already have
Thread 'Not chameleons but other cool Florida creatures'
https://www.chameleonforums.com/threads/not-chameleons-but-other-cool-florida-creatures.188967/