Wildlife at Red Bud Isle:
Please respect the abundance of wildlife that share the park with us. The following wildlife have been spotted at Red Bud Isle:Note on snakes: Diamond-back and big blotched water snakes (two different snakes in the same family of snakes) have been observed in the water and on land at Red Bud Isle. These are non-poisonous snakes, although, they are commonly mistaken for poisonous snakes. It is rumored that they may help keep water moccasins away. Water moccasins, which are poisonous, have also been observed on land and in the water at Red Bud Isle although these sightings are infrequent. Non-poisonous green snakes have also been observed on the island. It may be helpful to look up pictures of these various snakes at various ages to become familiar with them. Visitors of Red Bud Isle should respect the various snakes' wilderness and not disturb them or allow children to get close to them. The following website is one of many that have pictures of Texas snakes: http://www.texassnakes.net/pictures.htmlGreat horned owls, ospreys, wood ducks, blue herons, grebes, baby turtles and turtles laying eggs, swans and baby swans, raccoons, various snakes, armadillos, squirrels... and others.
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Page last updated on 07/18/2009