The Pennsylvania Herpetological Education and Resource Project – PAHERP (http://www.paherp.com), a new resource to the reptiles and amphibians within Pennsylvania. We have been working on the project for a while and are proud to be announcing it tothe public today.

“PAHERP offers a selection of resources dealing with amphibian and reptile species in Pennsylvania, games and activities for kids, and teacher resources. The site is focused on education, and includes an online database to encourage the public to submit records and help with conservation. Pennsylvania is home to an extraordinary diversity of amphibian and reptile species. Many of these species have either shown evidence of population decline or have life-history traits that make them susceptible to decline. There is a critical need for information on 36 amphibian and reptile species in Pennsylvania (Wildlife Action Plan priority species or species of conservation concern). Most of these species are sparsely distributed over large areas, making it difficult to accurately survey for their presence and abundance.
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Here are a few photos from the past few weeks of different outings in PA for the beginning of spring.

Totals:
2 Garter Snake
TMTC American Toads - 4 Choruses
1 Spring Peeper – Many Choruses
1 Wood Frog  - Many Calls
1 N. Leopard Frog Call
1 Green Frog Call
Many Ambystoma Salamander Egg Masses
2 Spotted Salamanders
TMTC  Northern Duskys Salamander
6 Mountain Duskys Salamander
14 Ravine Salamanders
1 Redback Salamander (lead)
1 Spring Salamander
2 Two-lined Salamander
7 Painted turtles
3 DOR snapper
And some Unided’s

First Garter of the year. Thanks to Bob’s gf. spotting it

Bob showing Kyra the Garter.

Plenty of Duskys:

Redback

Twolineds

Spring Salamander

Bob with his prize.

Kyra being Kyra.

Ambystoma Eggs

Ravine Salamander

Spring Peeper

American Toads