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Amphibians and Reptiles
Protected By Law in Wisconsin
These
species cannot be harmed or collected within Wisconsin!
The killing of species listed as "Protected" or
"Threatened" can result in a fine of up to $400. The killing or
collecting of a species listed as "Endangered" can result in a fine of
several thousand dollars and up to 6 months in prison.
Click on the names
to read about these species or see pictures!
Endangered Species:
Blanchard's Cricket frog
(Acris
crepitans blanchardi)
Eastern Massasauga (Sistrurus catenatus)*
Northern Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis sauritus)
Western Ribbon Snake (Thamnophis proximus)
Queen Snake (Regina septemvittata)
Ornate Box Turtle (Terrapene ornata)
Western Slender Glass Lizard (Ophisaurus attenuatus)
Threatened Species:
Blanding's Turtle (Emydoidea
blandingii)*
Butler's Garter Snake (Thamnophis butleri)
Wood Turtle (Clemmys insculpta)*
Protected Species:
Black Rat Snake (Elaphe obsoleta)*
Bullsnake (Pituophis melanoleucus)*
Timber Rattlesnake (Crotalus horridus)*
Yellow-bellied Racer (Coluber constrictor)*
*indicates a species whose historic
range included, at least a portion of, La Crosse County
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