Reptiles & Amphibians of Vermont
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Vermont, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
72,028
recent observations
50
species listed
50
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 72,028 research-grade observations across the 50 most-recorded species in Vermont. The most frequently seen is the Eastern Newt, with 11,897 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Vermont
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
11,897 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
8,387 observations
Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
6,269 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
6,205 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
5,273 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
4,452 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
3,988 observations
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
3,780 observations
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
3,547 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
2,375 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
2,141 observations
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
2,073 observations · iNaturalist
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
1,982 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
1,773 observations
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
1,365 observations
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
1,063 observations
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
789 observations
Northern Map Turtle
Graptemys geographica
661 observations
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
634 observations · iNaturalist
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
453 observations
Northern Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus fuscus
435 observations
Wood Turtle
Glyptemys insculpta
398 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
316 observations
Four-toed Salamander
Hemidactylium scutatum
297 observations
Spring Salamander
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus
211 observations
Jefferson Salamander
Ambystoma jeffersonianum
176 observations
Blue-spotted Salamander
Ambystoma laterale
173 observations
Unisexual Mole Salamander
Ambystoma unisexual
171 observations · iNaturalist
Central Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
152 observations
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
118 observations · iNaturalist
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
99 observations
Eastern Musk Turtle
Sternotherus odoratus
87 observations
Mink Frog
Lithobates septentrionalis
57 observations
Spotted Turtle
Clemmys guttata
51 observations
Blanding's Turtle
Emydoidea blandingii
50 observations
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
31 observations
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
26 observations
Pond Slider
Trachemys scripta
21 observations
Common Mudpuppy
Necturus maculosus
12 observations
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
10 observations
Common Five-lined Skink
Plestiodon fasciatus
7 observations
Common Box Turtle
Terrapene carolina
6 observations
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
5 observations
Fowler's Toad
Anaxyrus fowleri
3 observations
Brown Anole
Anolis sagrei
3 observations
Green Anole
Anolis carolinensis
2 observations
Pacific chorus frog
Pseudacris regilla
1 observation
Cuban Tree Frog
Osteopilus septentrionalis
1 observation
Marbled Salamander
Ambystoma opacum
1 observation
Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander
Desmognathus ochrophaeus
1 observation
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