Reptiles and Amphibians of Boy Scout Camp Linwood-Hayne: Results from an Undergraduate-Initiated Three Year Opportunistic Inventory

Thomas M. Luhring

Savannah River Ecology Laboratory, University of Georgia, Drawer E, Aiken, SC, 29802

Abstract: An inventory of the reptiles and amphibians of Boy Scout Camp Linwood-Hayne, Richmond County, Georgia, was compiled over a period of three years (2003-2005). Interpretation of range maps indicated that a total of 102 species could possibly occur on the property. State records indicate that a total of 98 species are documented in Richmond County. Sixty-two species were recorded from a combination of passive sampling traps, hand-captures, sightings, egg masses and/or vocalizations. This study demonstrates that student-led opportunistic surveys can be successful and cost effective vehicles for creating baseline inventories of small areas.