Official U.S. state reptiles, like other state symbols, are intended to exemplify the state's character; they receive no special wildlife protections nor are their harvesting or farming specially subsidized because of state reptile designation.
Official U.S. state reptiles, like other state symbols, are intended to exemplify the state's character and are often displayed on signs, logos, and websites. However, they receive no special wildlife protections nor are their harvesting or farming specially subsidized because of state reptile designation.