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Saint-Gaudens National Historic SiteBoardwalk into the Blow-Me-Down Pond
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Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
Reptiles
A painted turtle from Blow-Me-Down Pond at Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site.
Painted Turtle found in park.

Only a few species of reptiles have been documented at Saint-Gaudens. Included are Snapping, Painted, and Wood Turtles, and Milk, Ringneck, and Common Garter Snakes.   Occasionally sighted along the trails and near the pond are Painted and Snapping Turtles; while Common Garter Snakes can be seen along the trails, in the hedges, or hiding among the tall grasses in the field. The presence of additional species is likely, as the park is within the native range of more reptiles, particularly snakes.

In 1940 Augustus Saint-Gaudens' portrait was on the 3 cent stamp.  

Did You Know?
In 1940, Augustus Saint-Gaudens was honored in a series of U.S. postage stamps commemorating artists. His portrait appeared on the 3 cent stamp, first class postage at the time.

Last Updated: July 18, 2007 at 09:53 EST