California Herps

This website documents the diverse reptile and amphibian fauna found in the state of California.

Use the navigation links above or below to find

• Lists, picture galleries, range maps, and species accounts of all native and introduced California reptiles and amphibians
• Sound recordings, including the calls of most of California's frogs and toads.
• Short videos of some species
• Lists of species of possible occurance in California and of established introduced species
• Tips for identifying California reptiles and amphibians
• Current California collecting regulations, and fieldherping information
• Current conservation status information

In addition to complete coverage of California's herps, we include picture galleries, sounds, and videos of assorted reptiles and amphibians from areas beyond California.

For a good introduction to the site, look at the Behavior pages.

Our goal is to educate, to entertain, and to promote an awareness of and an appreciation for indigenous reptiles and amphibians and their natural habitats. We do not provide information regarding keeping and caring for captive reptiles or amphibians.

We will continue to add more pictures, videos, and information, and to update name changes, new species discoveries and new species introductions as we learn of them. Visitor comments, contributions, and observations of California reptiles and amphibians are always welcome, and have enriched the site considerably. If you have pictures or reports of interesting or unusual California reptiles and amphibians and their activity that you want to share, please contact us.

* Herp - a reptile or amphibian (short for Herptile - a composite of Herpetology and Reptile.)