1. Red Eye Turtle also known as the Red-eared Slider -The normal range for the Red-eared Slider in the United States is from Illinois to the Gulf of Mexico, and the East Coast to western Texas. It has been found in other regions, presumably because people released their pet turtles into those areas. It spends most of its time in or around water. Although it can be found in lakes and rivers, the Red-eared Slider prefers marshes, ponds, and slow-moving water that supply food and basking areas. In northern areas it will hibernate.
2. Nutria Rat size of my dog. - Nutrias are very docile animals, easily handled in captivity and curious in the wild. They are semi-aquatic rodents with webbed hind feet and appear to be equally at home in fresh or salt water, warm or cold. In the wild they are totally nocturnal. In captivity they seem to adapt their habits to those of their human companions. An interesting fact about nutrias is that the mammary glands of the female are located high on the back, NOT on the belly. This facilitates feeding the young in their aquatic environment. Nutrias are prolific breeders and one female can produce up to 150 young in 16 months and can breed the year round.
3. The Plantation House – A fine example of plantation home in this area. This one is located about 10 miles from Uncertain towards Jefferson Texas.
Tom you are becoming quite the photographer!
ReplyDeleteYou have the makings of a good exhibit there!
David