Snakes
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California Kingsnake (Lampropeltis getulus californiae)
Welcome to the Northwestern California
natives section of the HCHS!
Most of the species represented will be from
Humboldt, Del Norte, western Siskiyou, and
Trinity Counties, although other counties
and states may be included.
HumboldtHerps.com
...Reptiles and Amphibians of
Northwestern California and Beyond...
Reptiles and Amphibians of Northwestern California
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A diversity of herpetofauna exists within the
southwestern reaches of the Pacific
Northwest. Up to 22 species of reptiles
may be found within the perimeter of the
four counties. This includes 15 snakes, 6
lizards, and 1 species of turtle. Amphibians
in the area include 6 frogs, 1 toad, 2 newts,
and 12+ salamanders.
Some species are widespread. Others live
in small isolated niches. Some are listed
as threatened or endangered. A number of
subspecies may also be found and include
sub-specific and inter-specific hybrids.
REPTILES CHECKLIST
Night Snake (Hypsiglena torquata)
Striped Whipsnake (Masticophis taeniatus)
Lizards
Western Whiptail (Cnemidophorus tigris)
The Turtle
AMPHIBIANS CHECKLIST
Frogs and Toads
Tailed Frog (Ascaphus truei)
Salamanders and Newts
Arboreal Salamander (Aneides lugubris)
Clouded Salamander (Aneides ferreus)
Del Norte Salamander (Plethodon elongatus)
Dunn's Slalamander (Plethodon dunni)
Red-bellied Newt (Taricha rivularis)
Siskiyou Mountain Salamander (Plethodon stormi)
One reptile and one amphibian not listed above are the Pygmy Short-horned Lizard (Phrynosoma douglasi) and the Long-toed
Salamander (Ambystoma macrodactylum) both of which fall on the northeastern confines of Siskiyou County. Also a small area in Shasta
County harbours the Shasta Salamander (Hydromantes shastae). The California Newt (Taricha torosa) may be found south of Humboldt
in Mendocino County. Although not within our normal area of study, these animals could be included in the group that comprises
California's northwestern herps. The list of course would be more expansive if we also included the Bay Area and surrounding counties.
Foothill Yellow-legged Frog (Rana boylii) Panther Flat Campground - Smith River, Del Norte County, CA August 19, 2006
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Scott Bar Salamander (Plethodon asupak)
Northwestern Fence Lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis occidentalis) - male North of the mouth of the Eel River (west of Loleta, CA) 04-22-2007
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NATIVE SPECIES
Please use the list below to access
species-specific information. Some links
cover more than one species, while some
individual species may be covered by more
than one link.
Many species pages have not yet been
written, as this is still a work in progress.
Still to come are informational pages that
will primarily deal with field observation
techniques, taxonomy, and anatomy; these
will hopefully aid in specimen discovery
and recognition as well as promote
responsible field-herping advice.
(Project and site coordinated by Steven Krause)
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Northwestern Salamander (Ambystoma gracile) Mouth of Redwood Creek - Orick, CA November 24, 2007
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Wandering Salamander (Aneides vagrans) [near Cutten (Eureka, CA)] February 27, 2008
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Coast Garter Snake (Thamnophis elgans terrestris) Hidden Beach near Klamath, CA August 23, 2007
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Sharp-tailed Snake (Contia tenuis) Horse Linto Creek (near Willow Creek, CA) April 7, 2007
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W. Sagebrush Lizard (Sceloporus graciosus graciles) Taylor Lake [Siskiyou County, CA) June 17. 2007
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Western Pond Turtle (Clemmys marmorata) Van Duzen River [near Carlotta, CA] July 1, 2007
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Northern Pacific Rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus oreganus) Matthew's Creek - So. Fk. Salmon River (Siskiyou Co.) July 20, 2007
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Mountain Garter Snake (Thamnophis elegans elegans) Matthew's Creek - So. Fk. Salmon River (Siskiyou Co.) July 20, 2007
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Oregon Garter Snake (Thamnophis atratus hydrophilus) Matthew's Creek - So. Fk. Salmon River (Siskiyou Co.) July 19, 2007
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Western Skink (Eumeces skiltonianus)) Van Duzen River [near Carlotta, CA] July 1, 2007
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Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzii) Jedediah Smith Redwood SP March 18, 2008
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California Red-sided Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis infernalis) Elk River - Headwaters Forest Reserve, CA May 2006
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Oregon Ensatina (Ensatina eschscholtzi oregonensis) Sequoia Park - Eureka, CA October 2005
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