While out collecting, we will likely run into some local wildlife! It is important to keep in mind that some of these animals may be venomous. Below is a list of some of the wildlife we may see, depending on habitat. Venomous and dangerous animals are highlighted in red - if seen while out collecting, please do not approach these animals.
Amphibians (Frogs, toads, salamanders, newts)
Frogs
- Ornate Chorus Frog (Pseudacris ornata)
Photo Credit: jakescott (iNaturalist)
- Gopher Frog (Lithobates capito)
- Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus)
Toads
- Oak Toad (Anaxyrus quercicus)
- Southern Toad (Anaxyrus terrestris)
Salamanders
- Chamberlains Dwarf Salamander (Eurycea chamberlainii)
- Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum)
- Lesser Siren (Siren intermedia)
Reptiles (Alligators, snakes, lizards, turtles, tortoises)
Alligators
- American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
Snakes
- Eastern Copperhead (Agkistrodon contortix)
- Cottonmouth (Agkistrodon piscivorus)
Photo Credit: linaceae (iNaturalist)
- Carolina Pygmy Rattlesnake (Sistrurus miliarius ssp. miliarius)
- Canebrake Rattlesnake/Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)
- Eastern Coral Snake (Micrurus fulvius)
Photo Credit: jdwillson (iNaturalist)
- Southern Hognose Snake (Heterodon simus)
- Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)
Photo Credit: linaceae (iNaturalist)
- Eastern Pine Snake (Pituophis melanoleucus)
- Glossy Swampsnake/Crayfish Snake (Liodytes rigida)
- Coachwhip (Masticophis flagellum)
Lizards
- Green Anole (Anolis carolinensis)
- Ground Skink/Little Brown Skink (Scinella lateralis)
Turtles
- Chicken Turtle (Deirochelys reticularia)
- Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata)
Photo Credit: ktweedy (iNaturalist)
- Striped Mud Turtle (Kinosternon baurii)
Photo Credit: whatiseebydawne (iNaturalist)
- Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina ssp. carolina)
Photo Credit: frolen13 (iNaturalist)
Tortoises
- Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
Photo Credit: arakso (iNaturalist)
Mammals
- White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus)
Photo Credit: carolinechms92 (iNaturalist)
- Raccoon (Progyon lotor)
Photo Credit: diomedea_exulans_li (iNaturalist)
- American Beaver (Castor canadensis)
Photo Credit: mycocarolina (iNaturalist)
Birds
- American Goldfinch (Spinus tristis)
Photo Credit: jtmartin54 (iNaturalist)
- Swamp Sparrow (Melospiza georgiana)
Photo Credit: latraviata (iNaturalist)
- Eastern Rufous-sided Towhee (Piplo erythrophthalmus)
Photo Credit: jtmartin54 (iNaturalist)
- Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
Photo Credit: jtmartin54 (iNaturalist)
- Yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas)
Photo Credit: abiggs2 (iNaturalist)
- Pine Warbler (Setophaga pinus)
Photo Credit: jtmartin54 (iNaturalist)
- Myrtle Warbler (Setophaga coronata ssp. coronata)
Photo Credit: abiggs2 (iNaturalist)
- American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
Photo Credit: jtmartin54 (iNaturalist)
- Eastern Bluebird (Sialia sialis)
Photo Credit: jmartin54 (iNaturalist)
- Blue-gray Gnatcatcher (Polioptila caerulea)
Photo Credit: slambert40 (iNaturalist)
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet (Corthylio calendula)
Photo Credit: slambert40 (iNaturalist)
- Brown-headed Nuthatch (Sitta pusilla)
Photo Credit: cathybester (iNaturalist)
- Carolina Chickadee (Poecile carolinensis)
Photo Credit: jtmartin54 (iNaturalist)
- Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis)
- Red-bellied Woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus)
Photo Credit: jtmartin54 (iNaturalist)
- Downy Woodpecker (Dryobates pubescens)
Photo Credit: jtmartin54 (iNaturalist)
- Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon)
Photo Credit: sc_beetles (iNaturalist)
- Eastern Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis ssp. borealis)
- Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus)
Photo Credit: abiggs2 (iNaturalist)
- Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura)
Photo Credit: abiggs2 (iNaturalist)
Fish
- Mummichog (Fundulus heteroclitus)
Photo Credit: torgos216 (iNaturalist)
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