Toronto’s hills and valley’s are home to snakes, frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and turtles. Most pose no risk to people, but do be wary of copperhead snakes both adult and their young, as the venom can cause serious injury or even death.

The following list of resources may help in your quest to identify the reptiles and amphibians you locate on your journeys through our woods, springs and streams: