Chapter 3 North Carolina Species
wild. Of the three nonnatives, the Brown Anole represents the highest threat to native species, because its ability to outcompete the Green Anole has been documented in Florida and elsewhere. Poaching or illegal collection is a serious threat, primarily for snake and turtle species, because it removes many individuals from populations, thereby hindering gene flow and reducing the capacity for small populations to persist. Native snakes are particularly subject to persecution due to fear or lack of understanding for their importance to biodiversity (NCBP 2025) . North Carolina regulates wildlife possession to prevent ecological disruptions and protect native species.
• 15A NCAC 10H.1301 Sale of Native Turtles. This law covers buying or selling any native turtle species except for snapping turtles larger than 13 inches long.
• 15A NCAC 10H.1302 Possession of Reptiles and Amphibians. This law requires permits for the possession, importation, transportation, purchase, and sale of any native amphibian or reptile species. 3.8.7 Additional Information Habitat management information for 246 herps from the southeastern United States can be found in a Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) technical publication for amphibians and reptiles. The recommendations included in this document have been derived from the body of published information on amphibians and reptiles of the southeastern United States, as well as on the extensive experiences of concerned biologists and scientists (Bailey et al. 2006) . Programs and information from the North Carolina Herpetological Society (NCHS), the USGS ARMI, and NCPARC are important resources for conservation of North Carolina’s native reptile species. • NCPARC (https://ncparc.org) is the state chapter of the national organization, Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC). It operates as a conservation network that includes individuals, organizations, and agencies that focus on conserving habitats and all herp species. • Project Bog Turtle (NCHS) is a multistate conservation initiative for monitoring historic and potential bog turtle sites, site management and restoration, leasing sites, and pit tagging. [online https://projectbogturtle.org]
• Project Simus (NCHS) was created to gather and maintain information on the natural history, status, and distribution of the Southern Hognose Snake in North Carolina.
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