(All local reptiles & amphibians listed below)

Reptiles and Amphibians

Northern Wisconsin has been relatively understudied when it comes to reptiles and amphibians. The below list is what is known to occur in Sawyer County. However, it would not be surprising to add species to this list!

Salamanders

Blue-spotted Salamander (Ambystoma laterale)

Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)

Eastern Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus)

Four-toed Salamander (Hemidactylium scutatum)

Eastern Newt (Notophthalmus viridescens)

Mudpuppy (Necturus maculosus)

Frogs and Toads

American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus)

Green Frog (Lithobates clamitans)

Northern Leopard Frog (Lithobates pipiens)

Mink Frog (Lithobates septentrionalis)

Wood Frog (Lithobates sylvaticus)

Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor)

Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)

American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus)

Snakes

Common Gartersnake (Thamnophis sirtalis)

Northern Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon)

Eastern Foxsnake  (Patherophis vulpinus)

Eastern Hognose Snake (Heterodon platirhinos)

Northern Ringneck Snake (Diadophis punctatus)

Red-bellied Snake (Storeria occipitomaculata)

Smooth Greensnake (Opheodrys vernalis)

Lizards

Prairie Skink (Plestiodon septentrionalis)

Turtles

Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii)

Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)

Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)

Spiny Softshell Turtle (Apalone spinifera)

Wood Turtle (Glyptemys insculpta)