Tags: Reptiles
Website articles and field guide information.
Atlantic Loggerhead TurtleThe Atlantic loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) is recognized across the globe as an endangered species. Loggerhead populations are currently a tiny fraction of their historic size. | |
Eastern Box TurtleThe eastern box turtle is a very well known turtle in New Jersey, however in recent years their population has been in decline. | |
Bog TurtleOver the past 20 years, the bog turtle population has declined by at least 50% across the United States. | |
Great Bay Terrapin ProjectConserving terrapins on southern Barnegat Bay and Great Bay through species management, education, and awareness. | |
Bog Turtle Habitat EvaluationConserve Wildlife Foundation is assessing historic bog turtle sites for future habitat restoration projects. |
Northern pine snake | |
Ground skink | |
Smooth green snake | |
Eastern smooth earthsnake | |
Eastern hognose snake | |
Rough green snake | |
Scarlet snake | |
Northern diamondback terrapinNorthern diamondback terrapins are listed as a species of special concern in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. | |
Northern copperheadThe northern copperhead is currently listed as a species of special concern (although a state status of Threatened is pending) and it is one of two venomous species of snake found in New Jersey (the other being the timber rattlesnake). They are found only in the northern portion of the state. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. | |
Eastern box turtleEastern box turtles are listed as a species of special concern in New Jersey. They may be fairly common, but recent studies have indicated that their population is in decline. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. | |
Wood turtleThe wood turtle is listed as a threatened species in New Jersey. Here you will find detailed information including identification, life history, current threats, status, and conservation. | |
Atlantic loggerhead turtle | |
Queen snake | |
Kemp's ridley turtle | |
Bog turtle | |
Spotted turtle | |
Eastern king snake | |
Atlantic hawksbill turtle | |
Corn snake | |
Atlantic leatherback turtle | |
Timber rattlesnake | |
Atlantic green turtle |