Ecoregion
South Florida Reptiles and Amphibians by Month
South Florida is the Everglades, pine rocklands and a lot of suburbs. Introduced lizards are a huge part of the list. Brown Anoles, Green Iguanas and Northern Curly-tailed Lizards are everywhere. American Alligators are the big native draw. June is the busiest month, and the Florida Cottonmouth and Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake live here.
63 species3 venomous
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.
Species out in South Florida, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
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| Snakes | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
| Lizards | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
| Turtles | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Frogs and Toads | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).
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shoulderAbout South Florida
When are reptiles and amphibians most active in the South Florida?
June is the busiest month in the South Florida, with 56 species at peak activity. At least half of the area's species are active all year.
What reptiles and amphibians live in the South Florida?
63 species have enough iNaturalist records to show here: 25 lizards, 19 snakes, 11 frogs and toads, 7 turtles, and 1 alligator. The most-reported are the Brown Anole, Green Iguana, and American Alligator.
Are there venomous snakes in the South Florida?
Yes. The Florida Cottonmouth, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, and Pygmy Rattlesnake live here. Don't handle them.
Which reptiles and amphibians in the South Florida are introduced?
The Brown Anole, Green Iguana, Northern Curly-tailed Lizard, and Peters's Rock Agama are not native here.
Where does this data come from?
Activity calendars are built from iNaturalist research-grade observations (downloaded through GBIF, September 2026), corrected for how many people are out observing each month. Rare and protected species are left off on purpose.