Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Arizona in January
8 reptiles and amphibians are active in Arizona in January, and 2 are at peak. Peak species include the Common Side-blotched Lizard and Pond Slider.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Arizona. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across Arizona, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes | 1 | 6 | 15 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 11 | 2 |
| Lizards | 5 | 10 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 12 | 5 |
| Turtles | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Frogs and Toads | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).
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At peak in January 2
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shoulderPeak and shoulder ratings are rough guidance, not a schedule. Weather, elevation and the year can shift any species by weeks.
Rare and protected species are left off on purpose. Look, don't take, and never handle a venomous snake.
Arizona in January
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Arizona in January?
8 reptiles and amphibians are active in Arizona in January, and 2 are at peak. Peak species include the Common Side-blotched Lizard and Pond Slider.
Are venomous snakes active in Arizona in January?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Arizona in January.