Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Maryland in December
9 reptiles and amphibians are active in Maryland in December, and 1 are at peak. Peak species include the Northern Two-lined Salamander.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Maryland. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across Maryland, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes | 2 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 9 | 3 |
| Lizards | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Turtles | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Frogs and Toads | 1 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 8 | |
| Salamanders | 3 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 3 |
Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).
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At peak in December 1
Salamanders
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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.
Maryland in December
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Maryland in December?
9 reptiles and amphibians are active in Maryland in December, and 1 are at peak. Peak species include the Northern Two-lined Salamander.
Are venomous snakes active in Maryland in December?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Maryland in December.