Whitewater Preserve is home to a variety of species of reptile and amphibians. Amongst reptile enthusiasts this Canyon is the stuff of legends. Because of the frequent presence of water throughout the area, reptile populations can expand much quicker than in other areas resulting in a higher than usual density of our scaly friends. The Preserve is so much of a reptilian haven that it is also a stronghold for species that aren’t doing as well, population-wise. Here is a quick description of Whitewater’s Reptilian Species of Special Concern: