Arrived in 1994 (age unknown). Tommy’s history is based on his physical condition upon arrival at Cedar Run. He was most likely kept as a pet while a growing juvenile. Improper diet caused metabolic bone disease, which caused damage to his carapace (shell), beak, and nails. Shell abnormalities do not allow Tommy to fully close his shell so he was kept as a permanent resident for his future safety and protection. Tommy also suffers from a missing back right leg, which was likely due to a predator interaction because he could not close his shell.

Remy the Black Rat Snake is one of the few residents to come to Cedar Run as a hatchling. Hatched in 2021 he is currently a juvenile with gray with black coloration . As the years go by, Remy will darken, his markings will fade and his scales will become black like his name suggests. He is currently being handled every day by Staff at Cedar Run for enrichment and training to become a Wildlife Ambassador!

AKA “the girls.” Arrived 2011 (age unknown). The girls arrived at Cedar Run after living at the Newark Museum for many years (they arrived 1988, and 1999). Both have issues with metabolic bone disease, likely caused by an improper diet as youngsters, causing deformed shells.

Hatched in 1997 and arrived in 2014. Raised as a pet for 15 years before arriving at Cedar Run, Dylan is unreleasable. Dylan was a wonderful Education Ambassador for many years, but is now enjoying his retirement. You can still visit with him in reptile room in the Nature Center!

He hatched in 2011 and arrived in 2017 after being raised in captivity and surrendered to Cedar Run. You can see Chevy in our reptile room or on many on- and off-site education programs.

He hatched in August 2016 and arrived in February 2017 after being raised in captivity and surrendered to Cedar Run. You can see Oren in our reptile room or during on- and off-site education programs.