Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Delaware in March
21 reptiles and amphibians are active in Delaware in March, and 15 are at peak. Peak species include the Painted Turtle, Green Frog, Northern Red-bellied Cooter, and Common Garter Snake.
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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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 March
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Delaware in March?
21 reptiles and amphibians are active in Delaware in March, and 15 are at peak. Peak species include the Painted Turtle, Green Frog, Northern Red-bellied Cooter, and Common Garter Snake.
Are venomous snakes active in Delaware in March?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Delaware in March.