Reptiles
Aside from birds, mammals and fish, Lakeshore State Park is host to a variety of other vertebrates (animals with true backbones).
While walking around the rock prairie at the south entrance, keep a close eye out for Common and Butler’s Garter Snakes.
These snakes are not a threat to humans (but do eat worms and other small creatures). Near the rocky shores of the basin, look for resident Snapping, Soft Shelled and Painted Turtles, which often poke their head up while they warm up in the shallow water.