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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Arkansas in January

20 reptiles and amphibians are active in Arkansas in January, and 14 are at peak. Peak species include the Southern Leopard Frog, Western Slimy Salamander, River Cooter, and Ozark Zigzag Salamander.

Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Arkansas. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.

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Species out across Arkansas, by group and month

Group
Snakes	2	16	26	26	26	24	19	20	20	20	15	5
Lizards	2	4	6	7	7	7	7	7	7	5	4	4
Turtles	2	4	8	10	10	11	11	11	9	6	3	2
Frogs and Toads	5	9	13	13	11	11	11	11	11	10	9	4
Salamanders	9	12	12	12	6	5	5	4	7	10	11	9

Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).

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At peak in January 14

Lizards

peak

LizardsLittle Brown SkinkScincella lateralis

Turtles

peak

TurtlesRiver CooterPseudemys concinna

Frogs and Toads

peak

Frogs and ToadsCajun Chorus FrogPseudacris fouquettei

peak

Frogs and ToadsGreen FrogLithobates clamitans

peak

Frogs and ToadsSouthern Leopard FrogLithobates sphenocephalus

Salamanders

peak

SalamandersMany-ribbed SalamanderEurycea multiplicata

peak

SalamandersMarbled SalamanderAmbystoma opacum

peak

SalamandersOklahoma SalamanderEurycea tynerensis

peak

SalamandersOuachita Dusky SalamanderDesmognathus brimleyorum

peak

SalamandersOzark Zigzag SalamanderPlethodon angusticlavius

peak

SalamandersSmall-mouthed SalamanderAmbystoma texanum

peak

SalamandersSouthern Red-backed SalamanderPlethodon serratus

peak

SalamandersSpotted SalamanderAmbystoma maculatum

peak

SalamandersWestern Slimy SalamanderPlethodon albagula

Shoulder season in January 6

Snakes

shoulder

SnakesDeKay's BrownsnakeStoreria dekayi

shoulder

SnakesNorthern CottonmouthAgkistrodon piscivorus

venomous

Lizards

shoulder

LizardsPrairie LizardSceloporus consobrinus

Turtles

shoulder

TurtlesPond SliderTrachemys scripta

Frogs and Toads

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsBlanchard's Cricket FrogAcris blanchardi

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsSpring PeeperPseudacris crucifer

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.

Arkansas in January

What reptiles and amphibians are out in Arkansas in January?

20 reptiles and amphibians are active in Arkansas in January, and 14 are at peak. Peak species include the Southern Leopard Frog, Western Slimy Salamander, River Cooter, and Ozark Zigzag Salamander.

Are venomous snakes active in Arkansas in January?

Yes. The Northern Cottonmouth can be active in January. Watch where you step and don't handle them.