Monthlong respect for reptiles
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October is a fascinating month for many. The leaves are starting to show their autumn hues, the crisp fall air lets us finally wear sweaters, and the spooky holiday season has us celebrating all month long.
Now there is one more reason to celebrate one of the best months of the year. Although National Reptile Awareness Day is Oct. 21, by a proclamation from Gov. Pete Ricketts, the entire month has been designated to reptiles.
Reptiles are a special group of animals that breathe air, have backbones and are covered in scales or bony plates. In Nebraska, this includes our snakes, lizards and turtles — 48 species total.
Reptiles regularly shed the outer layer of their skin or shells, and because they are cold-blooded, cannot maintain a constant internal body temperature like birds or mammals can. You’ll often see reptiles basking in the sun to warm up or gliding into the water to cool down on a hot summer day.
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Most of these animals lay eggs. The eggshells of reptiles are normally soft, almost leathery. There are exceptions, however, as not all reptiles lay eggs; garter snakes give live birth.
These often feared and misunderstood animals play critical roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems. Comprising both predator and prey species, Nebraska lizards, snakes and turtles help regulate healthy populations of animals, helping to balance diverse ecosystems. And less obviously, reptiles provide many economic benefits, such as rodent and insect control, which helps farmers, ranchers and homeowners. They also serve as biological indicators of ecosystem health: Their response to pollution, habitat destruction and wildlife diseases can provide early indication of changes.
Reptile Awareness Day helps us honor these fantastic animals. It also is a chance to educate those who may not understand the importance of reptiles in Nebraska’s ecosystems as well as draw attention to threatened and endangered species. Nebraska’s two threatened reptile species are the massasauga and timber rattlesnakes. Through education and promotions like Reptile Month, Nebraskans can become more aware of these amazing animals.
Each year, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission hosts a K-12 Reptile Art Contest. This year, from Sept. 6 to Oct. 17, any K-12 student can submit an original piece of artwork featuring a native Nebraska reptile. This artwork can be in any form, such as a drawing, painting, sketch or even clay pottery.
To enter, upload a scan or photo of the artwork to Outdoornebraska.gov/reptileart. Each student that submits their art will receive reptile “swag” in the mail. Winners from each grade level will be selected by Game and Parks staff members and announced on National Reptile Awareness Day.
For more information on our native reptiles, or for artistic inspiration, visit Outdoornebraska.gov/reptiles.
9 great Nebraska fishing holes
Lewis and Clark Lake
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Featuring large catfish and walleye, Lewis and Clark Lake near the Nebraska-South Dakota border is a popular spot for anglers.
Holmes Lake
Kobe Smith checks on three catfish he caught fishing at Holmes Lake in 2014. The lake has made a top 100 list of the most family-friendly spots for fishing and boating.
Lake McConaughy
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A popular place for walleye fishing, Lake McConaughy is a popular location for its deep, clear waters. The record walleye catch also came out of these waters.
Johnson Lake
Johnson Lake State Recreation Area near Lexington is a favorite fishing spot for its abundance of walleye.
Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area
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Fishers often try to hook carp at Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area.
Lake Ogallala
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Lake Ogallala was rated 14th on the 2015 Top 100 Family Places to Fish and Boat in the United States and is known for its rainbow trout.
Recharge Lake
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A spot for largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill, Recharge Lake outside York is a regular spot for boaters, campers and anglers alike.
Lake Wanahoo
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Just one mile north of Wahoo sits the 637-acre Lake Wanahoo. It’s a popular spot for fishermen and campers.
Wildwood Lake
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Wildwood Lake in northern Lancaster County is popular for camping and fishing. It also features an ADA-compliant fishing pier.