Hidden in the Underbrush
When in Lower Village Creek , you might find some of these creatures hiding low in the underbrush .
Striped Skunk
The nocturnal Striped Skunk is commonly found in wooded areas . They are not great climbers , so you ’ ll typically find them walking along the ground and using their long claws to dig for food .
Photo 271888134 , ( c ) Cecilyrod
Photo 410786780 , ( c ) Zachary Chapman
Small-mouthed Salamander
The Small-mouthed Salamander is the only salamander currently found in Arlington . It likes to hide under logs and comes out at night to eat earthworms and small insects .
Broad-banded Copperhead
The Broad-banded Copperhead is one of several venomous snakes in Texas . Copperheads and Broad-banded Copperheads camouflage especially well in leafy areas . Never handle a venomous snake , as they can still envenomate even if they ’ re dead .
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit
Photo 37607716 , ( c ) Alan Rockefeller
Scaly Ink Cap
Scaly Ink Cap is a type of mushroom that eventually liquifies into a jet-black substance until it completely dissolves !
Turkey Tangle Frogfruit is a native , low maintenance plant that grows throughout North Texas . This plant is known for its ability to tolerate both drought and flood conditions .
Photo 131015651 , ( c ) Bob O ’ Kennon
Peeling Puffball
The Peeling Puffball is one of the most commonly found mushrooms in Arlington . The inside of the mushroom is usually filled with spores and the outside will form soft spikes that peel off as it matures . Once mature , the mushroom can release a cloud of spores when disturbed .
Photo 44767524 , ( c ) Todd Fitzgerald
Nine-Banded Armadillo
The Nine-Banded Armadillo is the only armadillo species found in North America . Armadillos dig burrows for shelter and once vacated , abandoned burrows are often occupied by other animal species . They also use their long claws to dig for food .
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