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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Missouri in November

30 reptiles and amphibians are active in Missouri in November, and 15 are at peak. Peak species include the Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Western Ratsnake, Pond Slider, and DeKay's Brownsnake.

Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Missouri. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.

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Species out across Missouri, by group and month

Group
Snakes	1	5	22	23	24	20	17	19	21	20	14	3
Lizards		3	4	6	6	6	6	5	3	3	2
Turtles	1	3	5	8	10	10	9	9	8	6	4	1
Frogs and Toads	2	7	10	10	9	10	11	9	10	10	6	2
Salamanders	1	7	9	9	6	4	4	4	5	6	4

Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).

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At peak in November 15

Snakes

peak

SnakesCommon Garter SnakeThamnophis sirtalis

peak

SnakesDeKay's BrownsnakeStoreria dekayi

peak

SnakesNorth American RacerColuber constrictor

peak

SnakesNorthern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorus

venomous

peak

SnakesPlain-bellied WatersnakeNerodia erythrogaster

peak

SnakesPrairie KingsnakeLampropeltis calligaster

peak

SnakesRed-bellied SnakeStoreria occipitomaculata

peak

SnakesWestern RatsnakePantherophis obsoletus

peak

SnakesWestern Ribbon SnakeThamnophis proximus

Turtles

peak

TurtlesPond SliderTrachemys scripta

Frogs and Toads

peak

Frogs and ToadsAmerican BullfrogLithobates catesbeianus

peak

Frogs and ToadsBlanchard's Cricket FrogAcris blanchardi

peak

Frogs and ToadsGreen FrogLithobates clamitans

Salamanders

peak

SalamandersCave SalamanderEurycea lucifuga

peak

SalamandersSouthern Red-backed SalamanderPlethodon serratus

Shoulder season in November 15

Snakes

shoulder

SnakesCommon WatersnakeNerodia sipedon

shoulder

SnakesEastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrix

venomous

shoulder

SnakesRing-necked SnakeDiadophis punctatus

shoulder

SnakesRough GreensnakeOpheodrys aestivus

shoulder

SnakesTimber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridus

venomous

Lizards

shoulder

LizardsLittle Brown SkinkScincella lateralis

shoulder

LizardsPrairie LizardSceloporus consobrinus

Turtles

shoulder

TurtlesCommon Snapping TurtleChelydra serpentina

shoulder

TurtlesPainted TurtleChrysemys picta

shoulder

TurtlesThree-toed Box TurtleTerrapene triunguis

Frogs and Toads

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsAmerican ToadAnaxyrus americanus

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsSouthern Leopard FrogLithobates sphenocephalus

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsSpring PeeperPseudacris crucifer

Salamanders

shoulder

SalamandersEastern NewtNotophthalmus viridescens

shoulder

SalamandersWestern Slimy SalamanderPlethodon albagula

Peak 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.

Missouri in November

What reptiles and amphibians are out in Missouri in November?

30 reptiles and amphibians are active in Missouri in November, and 15 are at peak. Peak species include the Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Western Ratsnake, Pond Slider, and DeKay's Brownsnake.

Are venomous snakes active in Missouri in November?

Yes. The Eastern Copperhead, Northern Cottonmouth, and Timber Rattlesnake can be active in November. Watch where you step and don't handle them.