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Reptiles & Amphibians of VINS Nature Center

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

539
recent observations
17
species listed
17
reptiles & amphibians

Naturalists have logged 539 research-grade observations across the 17 most-recorded species in VINS. The most frequently seen is the Common Snapping Turtle, with 150 recorded sightings.

Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in VINS

Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
150 observations
Eastern Newt
Notophthalmus viridescens
77 observations
American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
61 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
56 observations
North American Green Frog
Lithobates clamitans
42 observations
Pickerel Frog
Lithobates palustris
26 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
24 observations
Wood Frog
Lithobates sylvaticus
22 observations
Eastern Red-backed Salamander
Plethodon cinereus
21 observations
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
18 observations · iNaturalist
Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
14 observations
Spotted Salamander
Ambystoma maculatum
10 observations
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
8 observations
Northern Two-lined Salamander
Eurycea bislineata
4 observations
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
3 observations
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
2 observations
Jefferson Salamander
Ambystoma jeffersonianum
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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