Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Pennsylvania in December
7 reptiles and amphibians are active in Pennsylvania in December, and 1 are at peak. Peak species include the DeKay's Brownsnake.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Pennsylvania. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across Pennsylvania, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes | 2 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 2 |
| Lizards | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Turtles | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Frogs and Toads | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | ||
| Salamanders | 3 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 |
Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).
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At peak in December 1
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peakShoulder season in December 6
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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.
Pennsylvania in December
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Pennsylvania in December?
7 reptiles and amphibians are active in Pennsylvania in December, and 1 are at peak. Peak species include the DeKay's Brownsnake.
Are venomous snakes active in Pennsylvania in December?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Pennsylvania in December.