In the shadowy swamps of South Carolina, a towering creature with glowing red eyes and scaly skin stalks the night—its footsteps leaving behind mystery and fear. From chilling eyewitness encounters and strange claw marks to a community gripped by legend and lore, this creature has slithered deep into the heart of cryptid folklore. But is this terrifying beast a survivor from a forgotten past, a trick ofthe mind, or something far stranger lurking just beyond the trees?Join us as we wade into the murky depths of this modern legend, uncovering the facts, the fear, and the folklore behind one of America’s most enduring cryptids.