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Endangered and Threatened Species of Orange County LbNA #50598 (ARCHIVED)

Owner:Adoptable
Plant date:Sep 25, 2009
Location:
City:Orlando
County:Orange
State:Florida
Boxes:1
Planted by:Moo Poo
Found by: The Gamecock
Last found:Sep 28, 2009
Status:Fa
Last edited:Sep 25, 2009
ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPEICES OF ORANGE COUNTY, FL SERIES 3

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Created by: Moo Poo
Placed by: Moo Poo
Stamp: Hand-carved

This is an extension of my Endangered Animals of Florida Series. I had originally wanted to do an Endangered and Threatened Species of Florida Series. However, when I saw the list (especially the plants list), I thought that I was probably taking on too much. So, I changed the title to only include the endangered animals of Florida. As I was working on this series, I realized that some of my favorite creatures and plants (like the gopher tortoise, the Florida scrub jay, and the Scrub Lupine) were being left out. Since I live in Orange County (currently), I thought I would go ahead and make the Endangered and Threatened Species of Orange County, FL Series so that I could carve some of my favorites. The endangered animals of Orange County have been excluded because I have already carved them for the Endangered Animals of Florida Series.
I required that I planted my boxes in areas where a letterboxer has a chance to actually see the endangered/threatened species, or at least experience their unique habitats. Well, I quickly discovered that Central Florida has grown so much, that those habitats are limited to just two parks in Orange County. Because I want everyone to have a chance to get all of these boxes, I decided to go ahead and just put them in the two parks. Enjoy!

Eastern Indigo Snake (Dymarchon corais couperi)
Threatened
It is harmless to humans and feeds on other reptiles and rodents, including venomous snakes and small turtles. Because it seeks refuge in gopher tortoise burrows, along with diamondback rattlesnakes and many other organisms, in some parts of Florida the indigo is called the 'gopher snake'. Average adult size is 60-74 inches. The body is glossy black and in sunlight has iridescent blue highlights. Indigos are widespread throughout the state, but nowhere are they abundant. They occur in hardwood forests, moist hammocks, pine flatwoods, prairies, and around cypress ponds.
Due to its generally docile nature and attractive appearance, some people find it a desirable pet, although its protected status can make owning one, depending on location, illegal without a permit. As a result of overzealous collection and the destruction of its habitat, it is a threatened species.