Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in New Hampshire in October
17 reptiles and amphibians are active in New Hampshire in October, and 9 are at peak. Peak species include the Eastern Newt, Green Frog, Common Garter Snake, and Eastern Red-backed Salamander.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside New Hampshire. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across New Hampshire, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | |||
| Turtles | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Frogs and Toads | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Salamanders | 1 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
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.
New Hampshire in October
What reptiles and amphibians are out in New Hampshire in October?
17 reptiles and amphibians are active in New Hampshire in October, and 9 are at peak. Peak species include the Eastern Newt, Green Frog, Common Garter Snake, and Eastern Red-backed Salamander.
Are venomous snakes active in New Hampshire in October?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in New Hampshire in October.