
Black Snake Smooth scales; all black; may have a little white under chin
Musk Turtle Small turtle; white lines around eye
Diamond-back Terrapin Spots on body; unique upper shell
Box Turtle High dome shell
Painted Turtle Red and black around edge of carapace
Wood Turtle Under part of body orange
Snapping Turtle Large turtle; pointed snout
Spotted Turtle Spots on body
Timber Rattlesnake Only rattlesnake in Connecticut – can be dark or two-toned
Copperhead Light and dark brown body pattern
Garter Snake Thinner than ribbon snake- lateral stripes on 2 & 3 row of scales
Ribbon Snake Thinner than garter snake – lateral stripe on row 3 and 4.
Black Rat Snake Keeled scales; may show more white under chin than black snake
Spring Peeper Brown X on back; swollen toes (tree frogs)
Green Frog Dorsal lateral ridges
Pickeral Frog Square chocolate ridges on back
American Toad One wart on each spot
Fowlers Toad 2-3 warts on each spot
Leopard Frog Irregular spots on back