Herpetology is the study of reptiles and amphibians. Washington is home to 25 species of reptiles and 27 species of amphibians—some found nowhere else in the world!
Do you know where rattlesnakes live? Which salamander breathes through its skin? We invite you to explore the diversity of Northwestern reptiles and amphibians in our online field guides; you'll see pictures of these fascinating species and learn about their habits.
Adam Leaché, Ph.D.
Curator of Genetic Resources and Herpetology
leache@u.washington.edu
Meet the amazing amphibians of our state. Photos, cool biology facts, and habitat distribution maps.
Learn about our remarkable reptiles, including the Southern Alligator Lizard—the biggest in the state.
The herpetological collection at the Burke Museum contains 4,200 specimens and link to newly created collection page. Use image of jar on that page for highlight icon.