Reptiles and Amphibians

South Texas is well known for it’s snakes and lizards and El Mesteño Ranch is an exemplary host for many of them!

• Western Diamondback Rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox)
• Texas Tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri)
• Texas Spiny Lizard (Sceloporus olivaceus)
• Sheep Frog or Mexican narrow-mouthed toad (Hypopachus variolosus)
• Plains Leopard Frog (Rana blairi )
• Couch’s Spadefoot Toad (Scaphiopus couchii)