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Oklahoma Reptiles

Orange-striped Ribbonsnake.  Photo by Peter Paplanus/Flickr.com
Photo by: Peter Paplanus/CC BY 2.0
Ornate box turtle.  Photo by Andrew DuBois/Flickr.com
Photo by: Andrew DuBois/CC BY-NC 2.0
Plain-bellied Watersnake.  Photo by Natalie McNear/Flickr.com
Photo by: Natalie McNear/Flickr
A brown snake with dark blotches
Photo by: Natalie McNear/CC BY-NC 2.0
Parairie Lizard.  Photo by Jena Donnell
ODWC Photo
A turtle with a sharply pointed back and a large head with barbels.
Photo by: Jena Donnell/ODWC
Red-eared slider.  Photo by Cammie Myers/RPS 2015
Photo by: Cammie Myers/RPS 2015
Ring-necked Snake.  Photo by Andrew DuBois/Flickr.com
Photo by: Andrew DuBois/CC BY-NC 2.0
Rough Greensnake.  Photo by George Zimmer/RPS 2020
Photo by: George Zimmer/RPS 2020
Six-lined Racerunner.  Photo by Belinda Krause/RPS 2018
Photo by: Belinda Krause/RPS 2018
Smooth softshell.  Photo by Sam Stukel/USFWS
Photo by: Sam Stukel/USFWS

Want the 58 amphibian and 94 reptile species and subspecies that can be found within the state's boundaries in book format?  Head to the Outdoor Store to purchase "A Field Guide to Oklahoma's Amphibians and Reptiles".  Each account shares detailed photos of the animal along with a physical description, information about the food and habitat preferences, and notes on the life cycle and habits of the species. Revenue supports the Wildlife Department's Wildlife Diversity Fund.
For information on taking or attempting to take reptiles and amphibians or possessing reptiles or amphibians consult the current regulations.