Amphibians & Reptiles

Terrestrial gartersnakes are found in southwestern Canada and western United States.

Common Gartersnake coloration varies among localities.

Northwestern gartersnakes are the smallest gartersnake species in Washington.

Cascades Frogs prefer quiet water sources including ponds, lakes, marshes or slow moving streams at low elevations.

American Bullfrogs are an introduced species in Washington State, originally found only to the east of the Rocky Mountains.

The Green Frog has been introduced into two areas in Washington State—Toad Lake in Whatcom County and Lake Gillette in Stevens County.

Thought to hibernate in mud under water, there is evidence that Columbia Spotted Frogs actually move around under the ice in winter.

Northern Leopard Frog populations were once widespread throughout the northern U.S. and Canada, but current populations are decreasing.

The Oregon Spotted Frog is currently very threatened in Washington state, having disappeared from 70-90% of their range.