what are herps animals
Turtles, frogs, and snakes-together theyâre called âherps.â They rely on the environment around them-the sun, water, or ground-to generate the heat that every creature needs to survive. Despite the cold, Minnesotaâs relatively clean water and unpolluted air support a surprisingly high number of herps. Herps eat a variety of foods-plants, animals, fruit, insects, or a combination of foods. Because they are âcold-bloodedâ (maintain a low body temperature), they are well adapted to survive in environments where food is sometimes scarce.