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Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates with dry skin thats covered with scales or bony plates. 
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 Sandy Point (S.C.) Stop 1 2

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Sandy Point (S.C.) Stop 1
Episode 2
Mixed in with the sea shells found on the beach, Rudy and Jim come across part of a Loggerhead sea turtle’s shell, a Skate egg case, known as a “Devil’s Purse,” a Vase sea sponge, a Hard-shelled clam...
 Peachtree Rock (S.C.) Stop 2 2

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Peachtree Rock (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 2
While walking along the trail, Rudy and Jim find a Fence Lizard resting on a tree trunk. Its camouflage skin is perfect for blending in with its environment, making it difficult for predators to spot...
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Peachtree Rock (S.C.) Stop 6
Episode 9
At the same stop, a Canebrake Rattlesnake is found resting up in a tree; a most unusual place to find a rattlesnake!
 Jocassee Gorges (S.C.) Stop 2 3

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Jocassee Gorges (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 3
Foothills Trail – In one of the oak trees in a drop off area, Rudy and Jim spot a coiled up Black Rat Snake.
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Jocassee Gorges (S.C.) Stop 2
Episode 5
Poor Robin’s Plantain is another common flower found in the area. A Silver Spotted Skipper butterfly is seen gathering nectar from one of these flowers, and Rudy and Jim revisit the Black Rat Snake...
 Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 3 4

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Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 3
Episode 4
Before making their way to the next stop, Rudy and Jim come across an Eastern Mud turtle resting under a bush.
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Congaree Swamp (S.C.) Stop 6
Episode 8
Cedar Creek – As Rudy and Jim explore Cedar Creek, they spot a large Brown Water snake.
Bulls Island (S.C.) Stop 5 - The Ghost Beach | NatureScene
   - Episode 12 Bulls Island (S.C.) Stop 1 1

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Bulls Island (S.C.) Stop 1
Episode 1
Bulls Island was one of the most heavily damaged areas in South Carolina by Hurricane Hugo. Rudy and Jim visit Bulls Island to observe how nature is healing itself after the deadly hurricane. Here at...
Bulls Island (S.C.) Stop 5 - The Ghost Beach | NatureScene
   - Episode 12 Bulls Island (S.C.) Stop 3 7

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Bulls Island (S.C.) Stop 3
Episode 7
At the same stop, Rudy and Jim find more plants typical of barrier islands: Devil’s Walking Stick, Prickly Ash, and Buckthorn. In a shady area close by, Rudy and Jim find a resting Eastern Cottonmouth...