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Eastern Box Turtle

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The Eastern Box Turtle is one of 15 turtles found along the Natchez Trace Parkway.

The Parkway is home to over 40 different species of reptiles, including alligators, turtles, and snakes. While reptiles may not be as easy to spot as many of the mammal species of the Parkway, there are opportunities to see alligators at Cypress Swamp, or turtles along the numerous creeks and streams along the Natchez Trace Parkway.

There are 25 species of snakes that live along the Parkway, with only three of them being venomous (Southern Copperhead, Western Cottonmouth, and Canebrake Rattlesnake). While the chance of seeing a venomous snake is rare, visitors are encouraged to use caution when hiking and picnicking along the Parkway.  Visitors should pay close attention to where they place their hands and feet.  All wildlife, including venomous snakes, is protected along the Natchez Trace Parkway.

Download a complete list of reptiles and amphibians of the Natchez Trace Parkway.

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Meriwether Lewis Monument, Natchez Trace Parkway, Tennessee

Did You Know?
Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, was governor of the Upper Louisiana Territory when he died on the Natchez Trace in 1809, at Grinder's Stand in Tennessee. A monument was erected in his honor in 1848 and can be seen along the Natchez Trace Parkway today.
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Last Updated: May 30, 2011 at 09:24 MST