Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Washington in March
27 reptiles and amphibians are active in Washington in March, and 20 are at peak. Peak species include the Pacific Chorus Frog, Northwestern Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, and Rough-skinned Newt.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Washington. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across Washington, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
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| Snakes | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Lizards | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Turtles | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Frogs and Toads | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Salamanders | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
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.
Washington in March
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Washington in March?
27 reptiles and amphibians are active in Washington in March, and 20 are at peak. Peak species include the Pacific Chorus Frog, Northwestern Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, and Rough-skinned Newt.
Are venomous snakes active in Washington in March?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Washington in March.