Birds & Reptiles of Florida
Live animals are kept in the nature center on display, which includes snakes housed here by courtesy of the Suncoast Herpetological Society. However, these snakes are not all native to Florida. Which of the following snakes can be found in the nature center but is not a native species?
A. Yellow Rat Snake
B. Western Hognose Snake
C. Ball Python
D. Brooks’ Kingsnake
B. Western Hognose Snake
In the nature center, several animal pelts can be found on display for guests to interact with. Which of the following skins is one of them?
A. Panther
B. Coyote
C. Skunk
D. Otter
C. Skunk
Over _______ species of spiders can be found in the State of Florida.
A. 350
B. 200
C. 900
D. 100
C. 900
One of the smallest raptors that is native to Florida, this bird of prey is classified as a State Threatened species due to its natural habitat being lost to human development.
A. Eastern Screech Owl
B. Sharp-shinned Hawk
C. Swallow-tailed Kite
D. Burrowing Owl
D. Burrowing Owl
Moccasin Lake Nature Park was founded in which year?
A. 1960
B. 1971
C. 1982
D. 1993
C. 1982
Which of the following native trees found in the park can be utilized by bats as a nesting space?
A. Cabbage Palm
B. Slash Pine
C. Longleaf Pine
D. Red Maple
A. Cabbage Palm
Q. The park houses several Eagle Scout projects, including one showcasing a native keystone species found here. Which of the following animals does this exhibit highlight?
A. Gopher Tortoise
B. Bobcat
C. Alligator
D. Bats
A. Gopher Tortoise
Two days after Moccasin Lake Nature Park opened, it had to close. What happened?
A - Staff became ill and did not report for duty.
B - A massive storm rolled in and washed out the main trail.
C - A sinkhole opened up right underneath the picnic shelter.
B - A massive storm rolled in and washed out the main trail.
Moccasin Lake is a manmade lake. Why was it created?
A. The soil from the area was used to build up the overpass at US 19.
B. It was added by the Army Corp of Engineers to enhance Moccasin Lake Nature Park.
C. It was made to house alligators removed from more densely populated areas in Pinellas.
A. The soil from the area was used to build up the overpass at US 19.
The nature center features an exhibit showcasing the four venomous snakes that are native to the Tampa Bay Area. Of the following choices, which one is not found in the Tampa Bay Area?
A. Dusky Pygmy Rattlesnake
B. Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake
C. Eastern Coral Snake
D. Southern Copperhead
D. Southern Copperhead
Q. What is the common name for the invasive vine species found in the park, identified by its bright red seeds that are very poisonous to humans if ingested?
A. Brazilian Pepper
B. Chinaberry
C. Rosary Pea
D. Air Potato
C. Rosary Pea
The bat house near the pond is an amazing example of an Eagle Scout project at the park, however, we are very unlikely to ever see bats in it because______.
A. The area around the bat house is too open. Bats prefer more shade and cooler temperatures.
B. Bat species in the area are not the type that would use a bat house.
C. The bridge near that bat house replaced an older bridge that collapsed during a storm and now there is too much foot traffic too close for the bats.
C. The bridge near that bat house replaced an older bridge that collapsed during a storm and now there is too much foot traffic too close for the bats.
Alligators go through quite a few teeth in a lifetime. Just how many?
A. 160 - one replacement for each of their 80 teeth they already have.
B. 2,000 to 3,000!
C. 500
D. less than 300 - they will some of their teeth for their entire life.
B. 2,000 to 3,000!
Q. The nature center features several taxidermy specimens, including native and migratory birds. Which of the following taxidermy birds found in the nature center is known for eating freshwater mussels as a part of its diet?
A. Red-Tailed Hawk
B. Royal Tern
C. Limpkin
D. Great Northern Gannet
C. Limpkin
Several clubs & societies meet at the park including the Suncoast Herpetological Society. All these organizations contribute to the park in a number of ways. Our Pollinator Garden is maintained by which group?
A. The Florida Herb Society
B. The Bonsai Society
C. The Florida Native Plant Society, Pinellas Chapter
D. The Safety Harbor Garden Club
C. The Florida Native Plant Society, Pinellas Chapter