Reptiles and Amphibians of Taylor County, Iowa

Frogs and Toads

American Toad
Anaxyrus americanus
Last recorded in 2023
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Acris blanchardi
Last recorded in 2013
Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
Last recorded in 2013
Gray Treefrog
Hyla versicolor
Last recorded in 1939
Plains Leopard Frog
Lithobates blairi
Last recorded in 2013

Snakes

Black Rat Snake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Last recorded in 2020
Brown Snake
Storeria dekayi
Last recorded in 2023
Bullsnake
Pituophis catenifer sayi
Last recorded in 2013
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Last recorded in 2023
Graham's Crayfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Last recorded in 2023
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Last recorded in 2024
Northern Water Snake
Nerodia sipedon
Last recorded in 2023
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Last recorded in 2013
Prairie Ringneck Snake
Diadophis punctatus arnyi
Last recorded in 2023
Smooth Green Snake
Opheodrys vernalis
Last recorded in 2004

Turtles

Painted Turtle
Chrysemys picta
Last recorded in 2023
Snapping Turtle
Chelydra serpentina
Last recorded in 2023