Herps

Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with reptiles and amphibians.  Herps encountered on PPCB lands include Pacific gopher snake, northern pacific rattlesnake, garter snake, California glossy snake, coast horned lizard, western fence lizard, side-blotched lizard, California legless lizard, Western spadefoot toad, California toad, and treefrog.

Federally threatened Herps At Palo Prieto include California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense) and California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii).