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SC turtle species have been in peril as trade in those animals, sometimes in illegal international channels, has been putting certain species at risk.

SC turtle species have been in peril as trade in those animals, sometimes in illegal international channels, has been putting certain species at risk.

Any of these lizards you kill, capture or find dead should be reported to DNR as they perform necropsies on them to get valuable information about just what animals they’re eating and to check for parasites and diseases they may spread.

Any of these lizards you kill, capture or find dead should be reported to DNR as they perform necropsies on them to get valuable information about just what animals they’re eating and to check for parasites and diseases they may spread.

A new law prohibits the sale of the Argentine black and white tegu lizard, requires their owners of them to microchip them, and owners must notify the state if one escapes.

A new law prohibits the sale of the Argentine black and white tegu lizard, requires their owners of them to microchip them, and owners must notify the state if one escapes.

Certain lizards, especially, are very popular and unfortunately one has become invasive in Florida and Georgia and is now established in our state.

Certain lizards, especially, are very popular and unfortunately one has become invasive in Florida and Georgia and is now established in our state.

Exotic non-native reptiles, especially lizards, are very popular. One has become a serious threat to our native wildlife in South Carolina.

Exotic non-native reptiles, especially lizards, are very popular. One has become a serious threat to our native wildlife in South Carolina.