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Reptiles & Amphibians of Ricketts Glen State Park

The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Ricketts Glen, ranked by recent research-grade observations.

661
recent observations
24
species listed
24
reptiles & amphibians

Naturalists have logged 661 research-grade observations across the 24 most-recorded species in Ricketts Glen. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Newt, with 260 recorded sightings.

Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Ricketts Glen

Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
260 observations
Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus ochrophaeus
101 observations
North American Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
56 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
40 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
37 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
28 observations
Northern Slimy Salamander
Plethodon glutinosus
22 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
16 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
15 observations
Central Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
15 observations
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
14 observations
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
10 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
10 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
10 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
6 observations
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
4 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
4 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
4 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
3 observations
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
2 observations
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
1 observation
Wood Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta
1 observation
Common Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon fasciatus
1 observation
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
1 observation

Built from recent research-grade iNaturalist observations. Identifications are community-sourced and may occasionally be wrong, and the ranking reflects where people record and photograph wildlife, so a species seen often here is not necessarily rare elsewhere. Some plants and animals are only out in certain seasons. Treat this as a lively snapshot of what people are finding, not a formal checklist.

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