South Carolina has banned the importation of Argentine black and white tegus (Salvator meriane)and their hybrids into the state, and breeding of the species has also been banned. Current owners of the lizard must register and microchip their pets by…
The state of South Carolina has announced new limits on the possession, collection and transfer of the state's native reptiles and amphibians. The law, which was made effective October 19, 2020 is designed to protect the native species from over…
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster signed a bill last week that bans the trade of the state’s native turtles, hopefully ending poaching of these reptiles for the food, pet and "traditional medicine" trade in China and elsewhere in Asia. The…
The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources announced today that it has captured an adult female black and white tegu (Salvator merianae) in Lexington County. The SCDNR says that there have been reports of sightings in both Lexington and Aiken counties…
