Wildlife and Reptiles of Old Pine Farm and Big Timber Creek
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The Muskrat is a large member of the mouse family and is named for the strong
musk-like odor it secretes. It is a vegetarian that lives in dome shaped huts
built out of reeds, cattails and, mud.
The Eastern Cotton Tail Rabbit eats plants and feeds in the
morning and evening. 
The Gray Squirrel is common at Old Pine Farm and feeds on the seeds of Oaks
Mockernut, and other species.
The Fowler's Toad is greenish-gray and has warts on its back. It breeds in puddles and is common in the area.
The Garter Snake is greenish-brown and has three yellow stripes on its back. It feeds on insects and lives in meadows and woodlands.
The
Box Turtle has a brown and yellow shell and feeds on insects, fruit and leaves.
It was once more common , but is becoming scarce because of development and
collecting. If see one please leave it in its natural home.
The Eastern Painted Turtle feeds on insects, worms, and vegetation and grows up
to 6 inches long
The
Snapping Turtle is dark colored and has pointed ridges on its shell. It feeds on
fish and vegetation. It can live over 50 years and grow up to 50 lbs.