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