Sandy Soils
SPECIES LISTED PREFERRED SEASONS COMMENTS

Eastern Box Turtle

SC

 

Sp,Su

Uses sandy soils for nesting.

Eastern Hognose Snake

 

Yes

 

Fields, gravel pits, dry open pine or deciduous woods in southern half of region.

Eastern Spadefoot Toad

T

Yes

 

Requires sandy soils for burrowing, up to 3-7' deep.

Eastern Worm Snake

T

Yes

 

Under debris; few locations.

Fowler's Toad

 

Yes

 

Requires sandy soils for burrowing, up to 3-7' deep.

Lapland Longspur

   

W

Sandy waste places with sparse vegetation.

Prairie Warbler

   

Sp,Su

Open sandy or gravelly areas with scattered trees; prefers barren land.

Spotted Turtle

SC

 

Sp,Su

Uses sandy soils in sun for nesting.

Wood Turtle

SC

 

Sp,Su

Uses sandy soils, not always near water, for nesting.