Snaparella

This is a common snapping turtle. I spotted her on the roadside when my Mom and I were driving home. We zoomed home. When we got there my Mom told me to stay in the car. So, I waited. When my Mom came back she brought a plastic bin to the car and put it in the trunk. We drove back to the snapper site. When we got to the snapping turtle a lady was attempting to catch it. But my mom said to the lady, "put the turtle in this plastic bin!" So the lady said okay. We drove home with the turtle in the back of the car. Let me tell you she smelled like rotten lettuce. We ran back to our pond and released her. She is still there to this day. I really love her. She smells like garbage. She comes up with a smile when I feed her koi food. This true story happened in 2014. Now, in 2016 she is bigger and friendlier.

Spring Peeper

This is a spring peeper. I found him in my pond last spring. If you listen carefully on an early spring night, you will hear the males go peep-peep-peep! Peepers lay many eggs in ponds. I am playing and observing  him. Is it a he or she? I don't know. Peepers are cool!

Crayfish

Did you know that crayfish, mudbugs and crawdads are all the same thing? I named this crayfish Pinchie because he pinched my Dad on the finger! You do not want to get pinched by one of these big guys. I found him in the Vermilion River. He is an omnivore. He eats fish, insects, and plants. He is kind of cute . . don't you agree? I love him.

Reptile Show - Green Iguana

I went to the Reptile Show with my Dad. Iguanas, frogs, snakes and turtles were at the show. An albino boa slithered up my back and put his head on my shoulder. That was a surprise! This is a picture of a Green Iguana. Look at his bright color!

Cat Family Rescue

This summer we rescued a Mommy cat and her kittens. Their names are Mommy Cat, Pretty Boy Floyd, Ernest T. Bass, Hayu, Trixie and Little Rocky. At ten weeks they got new homes. Mommy Cat, Pretty Boy Floyd and Ernest T. Bass belong to us. Hayu lives with Mrs. Z. Trixie lives with Cyndi the haircutter. Little Rocky went to heaven.

Jumping Frog

Jump frog jump. This is a green frog. He is spending the day in my observation tank.  Green frogs like to eat worms, flies, crickets, rodents, birds, fish and snakes.

Duck Duck Duck Duck Duck Duck - No Goose

Ducks but no geese included. There are white ducks, yellow ducks, brown ducks and green ducks. There are big ducks and little ducklings. These white ducks live across the street. Sometimes I babysit these ducks. I visit them often. Quack! Quack!

Samuel

This is Samuel the goat. He is a boy. He is brown. He is white. He likes hay. He likes grass. He is cute!

Snapping Turtle

This is Snappy. I found him in my pond. I caught him with a net. Snapping turtles bite! Snapping turtles eat fish, plants, birds, small mammals, amphibians, and dead things. Look, I turned him over for you. He has claws and a long tail. Don't worry, I released him back into the pond. I love turtles.

Baby Bearded Dragons

These are my scaly friends. Do you know what these are? If you guessed Bearded Dragons, you are right! They make very good pets. Bearded Dragons come from Australia. They like to eat fruits, vegetables, and insects. I really love them.

Iguana

Iguana at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

This reptile is one of the creatures that I saw at the Lake Erie Science Center. This is an iguana. They are herbivores. I saw an iguana eat a mango at the zoo. I Love reptiles a lot. Do you think reptiles are slimy? Think again, they are smooth.

Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Rescue

This is Fred. He is an Eastern Cottontail Rabbit. We saved him from the barn cats. He is one month old. He has brown fur. He blends into his environment. He has large back feet. His favorite food is clover. He is so very cute. He is old enough to live on his own. So, we took him to my Nana's house to live. Now he is far away from the barn cats.

Lake Erie - Ring Billed Gull

Ring-Billed-Gull at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center

This is a Ring-Billed Gull. He is a guest at the Lake Erie Nature and Science Center. Fish, rodents, bird eggs are on his menu. I never heard of a bird that eats vegetables but he also eats vegetables. Did you know that birds, reptiles and dinosaurs are related? Look around, you will see birds where you live. Always clean up after yourself when you are at the beach. Garbage can hurt birds.

Yayayayaya - Live Action

Turtle Man

This is the Turtle Man. He lives in Kentucky. He is holding a snapping turtle. He is with his crew and Lolly Dog. He catches snapping turtles, opossums, snakes, skunks, deer, fox, coyotes and other creatures. He catches and releases the animals in a safer place. People give him gifts for helping with their animal problems.

Bubba

This is my class pet Bubba. I am keeping him for the summer. He is a Leopard Gecko. There are many types of geckos. Leopard geckos live in the desert. They are nocturnal, hunting at night. They like to eat mealworms and crickets. Do you see the red light? He has a white heat light in the day. He has a red nightlight for hunting.

Banjo & Chili

Banjo and Chili are my dogs. They are Australian Shepherds. Banjo is black and Chili is white. They are brothers. They dug a den under the picnic table. After a swim in the pond, Banjo and Chili get the zoomies!

Catch Observe Release

This is my observation aquarium. I catch, observe and release. You can make one too. Find a clean container and put small rocks on the bottom. Next, fill it with water from a pond. You can add safe decorations. Then use a net to catch pond life. Gently put your catch in the observation aquarium. Observe the pond life. What do you see? Don't forget to release your catch. Have fun!

My Muddy Boots

These are my boots. I wear them to the field and pond. I love them so much.