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  • An endangerd species, the Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) peeks out of the water to assess its surroundings. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    An endangerd species, the Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) peeks out of the water to assess its surroundings. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • A pair of Northern Watersnakes (Nerodia, sipedon) enjoy one another's company as spring approaches. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    A pair of Northern Watersnakes (Nerodia, sipedon) enjoy one another's company as spring approaches. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • A baby Northern Watersnake(Nerodia, sipedon) suns all by itself as the older snakes form a mating ball or breeding ball in the background as spring approaches. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    A baby Northern Watersnake(Nerodia, sipedon) suns all by itself as the older snakes form a mating ball or breeding ball in the background as spring approaches. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • Three Northern Watersnakes (Nerodia, sipedon) engage in a mating ball or breeding ball as spring approaches. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Three Northern Watersnakes (Nerodia, sipedon) engage in a mating ball or breeding ball as spring approaches. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • A Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) seems unenthused. Good for a meme. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    A Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) seems unenthused. Good for a meme. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • A tiny Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) has the sunning log all to itself. Raleigh, North Carlina.

    A tiny Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta) has the sunning log all to itself. Raleigh, North Carlina.

  • Front view of an aged Common Snapping Turtle sunning on the creek bank. Raleigh, North Carolina. Has injured eye and neck.

    Front view of an aged Common Snapping Turtle sunning on the creek bank. Raleigh, North Carolina. Has injured eye and neck.

  • An aged Common Snapping Turtle suns on the creek bank. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    An aged Common Snapping Turtle suns on the creek bank. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • Top view of the head of an American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus). Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Top view of the head of an American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus). Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • A trio of Eastern River Cooters  (Pseudemys concinna ssp. concinna) bask in the sun. Garner, North Carolina.

    A trio of Eastern River Cooters (Pseudemys concinna ssp. concinna) bask in the sun. Garner, North Carolina.

  • Grayscale of a curious Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis). Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Grayscale of a curious Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis). Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) hanging out in a lantan bush. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Carolina Anole (Anolis carolinensis) hanging out in a lantan bush. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • A chill little Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea) hangs out on a stem. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    A chill little Green Tree Frog (Hyla cinerea) hangs out on a stem. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • A Yellow-bellied slider basks in the sun on a log at Durant Nature Preserve in Raleigh, NC.

    A Yellow-bellied slider basks in the sun on a log at Durant Nature Preserve in Raleigh, NC.

  • A camoflauged Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus) patiently waits in the bushes for prey to wander by.

    A camoflauged Rough Green Snake (Opheodrys aestivus) patiently waits in the bushes for prey to wander by.

  • A Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans) rests on a log in the swamp. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    A Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans) rests on a log in the swamp. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • Front view of a Southern Leopard Frog (Rana sphenocephala) by the Creek. North Carolina.

    Front view of a Southern Leopard Frog (Rana sphenocephala) by the Creek. North Carolina.

  • Side view of a Southern Leopard Frog (Rana sphenocephala) by the Creek. North Carolina.

    Side view of a Southern Leopard Frog (Rana sphenocephala) by the Creek. North Carolina.

  • The bright red eye of an Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) peering through the greenery. A nice creepy vibe.

    The bright red eye of an Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) peering through the greenery. A nice creepy vibe.

  • A Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) posing in a pond. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    A Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) posing in a pond. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • A Green Frog (Rana clamitans) sits in the water in a bog. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    A Green Frog (Rana clamitans) sits in the water in a bog. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • Top view of a Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer). Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Top view of a Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer). Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) on the forest floor. Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) on the forest floor. Raleigh, North Carolina.

  • Profile view of a Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer). Raleigh, North Carolina.

    Profile view of a Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer). Raleigh, North Carolina.

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    The bright red eye of an Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) peering through the greenery. A nice creepy vibe.
    A Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) posing in a pond. Raleigh, North Carolina.
    A Green Frog (Rana clamitans) sits in the water in a bog. Raleigh, North Carolina.