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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Delaware in February
9 reptiles and amphibians are active in Delaware in February, and 5 are at peak. Peak species include the Painted Turtle, Eastern Red-backed Salamander, Marbled Salamander, and Wood Frog.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Delaware. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across Delaware, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes | 1 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
| Lizards | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Turtles | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Frogs and Toads | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Salamanders | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).
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At peak in February 5
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peakShoulder season in February 4
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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.
Delaware in February
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Delaware in February?
9 reptiles and amphibians are active in Delaware in February, and 5 are at peak. Peak species include the Painted Turtle, Eastern Red-backed Salamander, Marbled Salamander, and Wood Frog.
Are venomous snakes active in Delaware in February?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Delaware in February.