Herpetology
in New York City
Not as scary as you think
Reptiles, especially snakes, often evoke a primal fear. But they’re a crucial part of our ecosystems— & amphibians can even serve as bioindicators for our parks’ overall health. Browse the photos below to meet some of the species you can find across the 5 boroughs!
Garter Snake
american
Bullfrog
Red-eared
Slider
Eastern Milk
Snake
Eastern Red-backed
Salamander
Common Snapping
Turtle
Dekay’s Brown
Snake
Northern Dusky
Salamander
Painted
Turtle
Northern Italian
Wall Lizard
Fowler’s
Toad
Diamondback
Terrapin