Reptiles in District of Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common reptiles in District of Columbia?

The 10 most common reptiles in District of Columbia are:

1. Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus)
2. Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta)
3. Common Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon)
4. Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
5. DeKay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi)
6. Painted Turtle (Chrysemys picta)
7. Common Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina)
8. Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)
9. Northern Red-bellied Cooter (Pseudemys rubriventris)
10. Common Garter Snake (Thamnophis sirtalis)

What is the most observed reptile in District of Columbia?

The most observed reptile in District of Columbia is Common Five-lined Skink (Plestiodon fasciatus), with 583 recorded observations.

What are the most common invasive reptiles in District of Columbia?

Some of the most commonly observed invasive reptiles in District of Columbia include:

1. Pond Slider (Trachemys scripta)
2. Tokay Gecko (Gekko gecko)

What are the most common native reptiles in District of Columbia?

Some of the most commonly observed native reptiles in District of Columbia include:

1. Common Watersnake (Nerodia sipedon)
2. Common Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina)
3. DeKay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi)
4. Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis)
5. Northern Red-bellied Cooter (Pseudemys rubriventris)