Stories

By Da’Miah Finch|

The Amethystine Python holds the title for the longest snake species. It’s also over 30 feet long. This type of snake is usually found in Indonesia, Papua, New Guinea and Australia.

By Na’tiece Anderson

The West African Crowned Crane eats grasses, seeds and insects.

These birds live on the coast of the Nile River basin. They live in open landscapes such as marsh areas and grasslands near water. They are about 3.3 feet tall and weigh about 7.7 pounds. They are endangered in most habitats and build their nests in trees. They like to dance too!

By Curtis Manning>

Snake Name – Harley

Type Of Snake-Western Hognose

The most interesting thing about this wonderful species is it’s not like any ordinary snake. The fangs are in the back of the mouth and that’s very unusual.

Harley the Western Hognose Snake is located at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. He is full-grown. He has been at the Alligator Farm for five years now, and he is really friendly.

By Jocelyn Silver

Did you know that the G.T. eats grass, greens, fruit, veggies and cactus? They also are the largest species of the tortoise in the world. 15,000 to 16,000 survive in the Galapagos Islands. To get warm, turtles come out of the water and into the sun.

By Amber Dames

The different Types of animals that are the most interesting are snakes. One that was interesting that I seen in person was the blood python, which I figured out on my incredible trip to The Alligator Farm of Saint Augustine.

By Alphonso McCall

Have you ever touched a Western Hognose before? Well, I have. It felt smooth and slimy. And it felt different from the alligator because the alligator skin felt like big bumps in a road.