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Natural History

Reptile and Amphibians

Pine Island is heavenly for Herps
Photo: Robbie Fearn
Natural History

Reptile and Amphibians

Pine Island is heavenly for Herps

A diverse assmblage of reptiles and amphibians make Pine Island home. The mix of wet and dry habitats creates many niches for herps.

Here is what we have surveyed so far:

Amphibians

Green Tree Frog

Squirrel Tree Frog

Southern Leopard Frog

Bull Frog

Fowler's Toad

Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad

American Toad

Southern Toad

Green Frog

Reptiles

Snapping Turtle

Mud Turtle

Eastern Box Turtle

Chicken Turtle

Southeastern Five-lined Skink

Six-lined Racerunner

Glass Lizard

Cottonmouth

Rainbow Snake

Ribbon Snake

Rough Green Snake

Black Racer

Corn Snake

Black Rat Snake

Eastern King Snake

Outer Banks King Snake

Yellow-bellied Slider

Red-bellied Cooter

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