Lancaster Herpetological Society

For a complete list of PA Reptiles and Amphibians and their status for Lancaster and surrounding cunties.

April 2011 - Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer

April 2011 - Savannah Monitor
Varanus exanthematicus

PA Herps - a site for more information about herps in PA and things you can do to get involved.

The Center of North American Herpetology - A site for keeping up to date with the constant changing of taxonomy of herps.

Spring Peeper - Gallery

Spring Peeper - By: Joanna Hornstein

This peeper demonstrates the primary markings that are used to ID the peeper. The cross on its back, the line between its eyes on the back of the head and the line from its snout through the eye and towards the tympanum.
Spring Peeper - By: Joanna Hornstein

A lighter coloration peeper that still gives a good view of markings including the bars on the hind legs.
Spring Peeper - By: Joanna Hornstein

This spring peeper lacks the distinct markings that they are know for. Although with careful observation the broken pattern can still be made out.
Spring Peeper - By: Joanna Hornstein

When uncertain about the ID of a peeper, if caught, you can view the underside of its thighs and see it yellowish color that they have. This also shows the slight size of the peeper with it being stretched out its still shorted than a finger.
Calling Spring Peeper - By: Joanna Hornstein

A peeper fully inflated for calling.
Calling Spring Peeper - By: Joanna Hornstein

A pair of, most likely territorial male, spring peepers calling.
Calling Spring Peeper - By: Joanna Hornstein

A peeper calling and another shot of the namesake cross.