Reptiles & Amphibians of Wind Cave National Park
The reptiles & amphibians most often spotted in Wind Cave, ranked by recent research-grade observations.
179
recent observations
17
species listed
17
reptiles & amphibians
Naturalists have logged 179 research-grade observations across the 17 most-recorded species in Wind Cave. The most frequently seen is the Prairie Rattlesnake, with 35 recorded sightings.
Most-observed reptiles & amphibians in Wind Cave
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
35 observations
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
34 observations
Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
28 observations
Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
16 observations
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
15 observations
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
12 observations
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
7 observations
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
6 observations
Common Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
6 observations
Boreal Chorus Frog
Pseudacris maculata
5 observations
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
4 observations
Northern Leopard Frog
Lithobates pipiens
3 observations
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
2 observations · iNaturalist
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
2 observations
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
2 observations
Western Tiger Salamander
Ambystoma mavortium
1 observation · iNaturalist
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
1 observation
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