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Big Bend National Park
Reptiles
Western coachwhip on the Old Ore Road
William Tesarek
Western coachwhip on the Old Ore Road
 

Big Bend's desert environment is a perfect place for reptiles! Thirty-one species of snakes, twenty-two species of lizards, and seven species of turtles have been found in Big Bend National Park. Remember that these animals, like all wildlife, are protected from harassment, killing, or collecting within the park.

Butterfly on thistle in Chisos Basin  

Did You Know?
More than 175 species of butterflies have been documented in Big Bend National Park. Several species are seen only in the United States within the park or west Texas.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST