Kiawah Island Reptile and Amphibian Checklist
Kiawah Island is home to many species of reptiles and amphibians, several of which are noted as species of conservation interest due
to declining populations across thier range. Below is a checklist of Kiawah’s reptiles and amphibians and a list of conservation tips for your use
and information when exploring Kiawah’s unique natural areas. The Kiawah Conservancy urges you to venture out and explore the variety of
natural wonders that that the Island has to offer.
Crocodilians
Visibility
¨ American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis).......................... High
*Caution: Do not approach, feed or harass.
Frogs and Toads
Visibility
¨ Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea)...................................................... High
¨ Squirrel Tree Frog (Hyla squirella)................................................. High
¨ Southern Leopard Frog (Rana sphenocephala)............................ Medium
¨ Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad (Gastrophryne carolinensis).... Low
¨ Eastern Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus holbrookii)........................ Low
¨ Southern Toad (Bufo terrestris)....................................................... High
Visibility
Lizards
¨ Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis).............................................. High
¨ Six-lined Racerunner (Cnemidophorus sexlineatus)................... Medium
¨ Southeastern Five-lined Skink (Eumeces inexpectatus).............. High
¨ Broadheaded Skink (Emueces laticeps)......................................... High
¨ Ground Skink (Scincella lateralis).................................................. Low
¨ Eastern Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus ventralis)................................ Medium
¨ Texas Horned Lizard (Phrynosoma cornutim)............................. Low
*Non-native
¨ Mediterranean House Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus)............... High
*Non-native
Turtles
¨ Diamondback Terrapin (Malaclemys terrapin)............................
¨ Yellowbelly Slider (Trachemys scripta scripta)............................
¨ Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta elegans).............................
*Non-native
Visibility
Medium
High
Low
¨ Eastern Mud Turtle (Kinosternon subrubrum)............................. Medium
¨ Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina).......................................... Low
¨ Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina)..................................................... Low
¨ Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta).