In 1934 the region now known as the Jasper-Pulaski State Fish and Game Area was the subject of a herpetological survey by Major Chapman Grant. This has been the only study directed toward the sand prairie herpetofauna. A reinvestigation of the area seemed worthwhile, and a survey was conducted from April 1, 1971, to October 30, 1971.There seems to have been less change in the amphibian population then in that of the reptiles. One notable exception is Fowler’s Toad, which Grant did not believe to occur at Jasper-Pulaski but which is now very common, while the American Toad is much rarer.The turtle population has changed noticeably. The Mud Turtle and the Spotted Turtle seem to have disappeared.There also have been several changes in the snake population. Grant did not find the Bullsnake at Jasper-Pulaski but did report the Fox Snake as being very common. Now the reverse seems true. The Smooth Green Snake has now become very rare. The Northern Water Snake is apparently now much more abundant.In 1971, a total of thirty species of amphibians and reptiles was recorded in the area: three salamanders, eight frogs and toads, eight turtles, two lizards and nine snakes.Ball State UniversityMuncie, IN 47306
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/180454 |
| Date | 03 June 2011 |
| Creators | Morris, Larry J. |
| Contributors | List, James C. |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | [25] leaves ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
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