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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Nevada in May

38 reptiles and amphibians are active in Nevada in May, and 33 are at peak. Peak species include the Common Side-blotched Lizard, Western Fence Lizard, Desert Spiny Lizard, and Desert Horned Lizard.

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

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Species out across Nevada, by group and month

Group
Snakes			5	14	15	14	12	12	10	7	1
Lizards	1	3	13	14	15	15	15	15	14	13	3	1
Turtles	1	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1
Frogs and Toads		1	4	5	6	6	6	6	5	4	2

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

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At peak in May 33

Snakes

peak

SnakesCalifornia King SnakeLampropeltis californiae

peak

SnakesCommon CoachwhipMasticophis flagellum

peak

SnakesGopher SnakePituophis catenifer

peak

SnakesGround SnakeSonora semiannulata

peak

SnakesLong-nosed SnakeRhinocheilus lecontei

peak

SnakesNorth American RacerColuber constrictor

peak

SnakesNorthern Rubber BoaCharina bottae

peak

SnakesPanamint RattlesnakeCrotalus stephensi

venomous

peak

SnakesSidewinderCrotalus cerastes

venomous

peak

SnakesSouthwestern Speckled RattlesnakeCrotalus pyrrhus

venomous

peak

SnakesStriped WhipsnakeMasticophis taeniatus

peak

SnakesWestern Patch-nosed SnakeSalvadora hexalepis

peak

SnakesWestern RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganus

venomous

peak

SnakesWestern Terrestrial Garter SnakeThamnophis elegans

Lizards

peak

LizardsCommon ChuckwallaSauromalus ater

peak

LizardsCommon Sagebrush LizardSceloporus graciosus

peak

LizardsCommon Side-blotched LizardUta stansburiana

peak

LizardsDesert Collared LizardCrotaphytus bicinctores

peak

LizardsDesert Horned LizardPhrynosoma platyrhinos

peak

LizardsDesert IguanaDipsosaurus dorsalis

peak

LizardsDesert Spiny LizardSceloporus magister

peak

LizardsLong-nosed Leopard LizardGambelia wislizenii

peak

LizardsOrnate Tree LizardUrosaurus ornatus

peak

LizardsWestern Banded GeckoColeonyx variegatus

peak

LizardsWestern Fence LizardSceloporus occidentalis

peak

LizardsWestern WhiptailAspidoscelis tigris

peak

LizardsZebra-tailed LizardCallisaurus draconoides

Turtles

peak

TurtlesPond SliderTrachemys scripta

peak

TurtlesSpiny SoftshellApalone spinifera

Frogs and Toads

peak

Frogs and ToadsAmerican BullfrogLithobates catesbeianus

introduced

peak

Frogs and ToadsPacific Chorus FrogPseudacris regilla

peak

Frogs and ToadsRed-spotted ToadAnaxyrus punctatus

peak

Frogs and ToadsWoodhouse's ToadAnaxyrus woodhousii

Shoulder season in May 5

Snakes

shoulder

SnakesMojave RattlesnakeCrotalus scutulatus

venomous

Lizards

shoulder

LizardsGreater Short-horned LizardPhrynosoma hernandesi

shoulder

LizardsMediterranean House GeckoHemidactylus turcicus

introduced

Frogs and Toads

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsGreat Basin SpadefootSpea intermontana

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsWestern ToadAnaxyrus boreas

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.

Nevada in May

What reptiles and amphibians are out in Nevada in May?

38 reptiles and amphibians are active in Nevada in May, and 33 are at peak. Peak species include the Common Side-blotched Lizard, Western Fence Lizard, Desert Spiny Lizard, and Desert Horned Lizard.

Are venomous snakes active in Nevada in May?

Yes. The Western Rattlesnake, Sidewinder, Panamint Rattlesnake, Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake, and Mojave Rattlesnake can be active in May. Watch where you step and don't handle them.