Hello from Southern Illinois

[barncat]

Hello reptile people! I know way more about birds than I do reptiles, but I enjoy photographing reptiles whenever I see them here on my property. Unlike "general" photographers, I really like to know what it is I have photographed, and like to learn about it. I have documented 3 turtle species on my property, one lizard (skink) and have many species of snakes here, although I do find snakes the most difficult to identify. I am hoping to learn more here. Happy to find this forum!