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