We work in the Oak Chapparal Ecoregion of California where we encounter a handful of interesting herp species. I hope this page will show you some of the diversity we encounter. If you use these pictures please use the following byline: Photo courtesy of Katherine Dosch Western Pond Turtle.  Western Skink  Ringneck Snake  Garter Snake - eating a California Tiger Salamander  | Gopher Snake  Western Toad  California Red-legged Frog - endangered species  Bullfrog - invasive species  | Western Chorus Frog  California Newt  Rough-skinned Newt  California Tiger Salamander - endangered species  |