Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in New York in January
1 reptiles and amphibians are active in New York in January, and 0 are at peak.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside New York. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across New York, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes | 2 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 1 | |
| Lizards | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Turtles | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Frogs and Toads | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | ||
| Salamanders | 8 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).
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Shoulder season in January 1
Turtles
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 York in January
What reptiles and amphibians are out in New York in January?
1 reptiles and amphibians are active in New York in January, and 0 are at peak.
Are venomous snakes active in New York in January?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in New York in January.