Long Island is home to a variety of reptiles and amphibians including turtles, snakes, and frogs. All of these animals are ectothermic (cold-blooded) so they get their heat from basking in the sun. Turtles and frogs are omnivores meaning they eat both meat and plant matter while the snakes are carnivores. These animals consume everything from algae, and plankton to fish, mice, and insects. Don’t worry, there are no venomous snakes native to Long Island!
All of the reptile and amphibian species on Long Island go through a period of hibernation or brumation during the winter. Their body's metabolic processes slow down to conserve heat and energy during the cold months. When the weather starts to warm up their bodies gradually wake up until they are fully active again in the spring.
Reptiles and Amphibians are an important part of our ecosystem, here are some ways to easily coexist with them.
We rely on donations from the community to provide the best possible rescue, care and rehabilitation to Long Island’s Wildlife.
Long Island is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and marine life. Here are some examples of the wildlife you might find on Long Island.
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