Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Amphibian and Reptile Field Guides
A Guide to the Frogs and Toads of Virginia
Hop to it and get this comprehensive guide to the ecology, distribution, and behavior of Virginia's frogs and toads. The second edition is expanded, with fantastic photos of each species to help you ID any frog or toad you may see, and profiles providing range, habitat, behavior, and interesting facts for each species. Did you know that cricket frogs can leap more than three feet in the air to avoid predators? The guide also includes what you can do to assist in conserving these fascinating animals.
A Guide to the Salamanders of Virginia
A Guide to the Salamanders of Virginia is now available! Authored by agency biologists and colleagues, this is the fourth and final field guide to the herpetofauna (reptiles and amphibians) of Virginia. With more than 200 photos and maps, this 76-page field guide covers the life history, ecology and conservation of Virginia’s more than 50 species of salamander, some of which are found nowhere else in the world but in Virginia.
A Guide to Snakes and Lizards of Virginia
New 2nd Edition! This 72-page field guide includes more than 170 photos covering the ecology, distribution and conservation of Virginia’s 32 species of snake and 9 species of lizard.
A Guide to Turtles of Virginia
Who doesn't love turtles? And you can learn more about them in this handy guide that helps you identify Virginia's turtles, provides insights into their ecology, distribution, and behavior, provides answers to frequently asked questions, and suggests what you can do to assist with the conservation of these fascinating animals.
Scarlet Kingsnake photo by J.D. Kleopfer - Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Frogs and Toads
Virginia is home to 28 species of frogs and toads.
Salamanders
We have a large diversity of salamanders consisting of more than 50 different species and subspecies.
Lizards
Virginia is home to 9 native lizard species and three introduced species, the Mediterranean Gecko, Italian Wall Lizard, and Green Anole.
Snakes
The Commonwealth is home to 34 species and subspecies of snake. Only 3 species are venomous.
Turtles
Virginia has 25 species and subspecies of turtle. Five of these species are sea turtle.
Box Turtle Reporting
Frog Call Quiz
