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PRS Field Guide | Reptiles

Reptiles are a class of vertebrates (have backbones) that includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and tortoises. All reptiles are ectothermic (cold-blooded) and have scales or bony plates covering their body for protection. Most reptile species lay eggs, though some give birth to live young. In the Port Royal Sound watershed, we have reptile species that live on land and some that live in water, including sea turtles and alligators. 

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Eastern Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis sauritus

Classification: Reptile

Status: S5

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Rainbow Snake

Farancia erytrogramma

Classification: Reptile

Status: S3 - Vulnerable

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Brown Water Snake

Nerodia taxispilota

Classification: Reptile

Status: S5

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Dekay’s Brown Snake

Storeria dekayi

Classification: Reptile

Status: S5

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Eastern Box Turtle

See this animal live at the Maritime Center.

Terrapene carolina

Classification: Reptile

Status: S3 - Vulnerable

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Diamondback Terrapin

See this animal live at the Maritime Center.

Malaclemys terrapin

Classification: Reptile

Status: S3 - Vulnerable

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Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

Crotalus adamanteus

Classification: Reptile

Status: S2 - Imperiled

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Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta caretta

Classification: Reptile

Status: S3 - Vulnerable

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American Alligator

See this animal live at the Maritime Center.

Alligator mississippiensis

Classification: Reptile

Status: S4-5 - Secure

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