Statewide
Kansas Reptiles and Amphibians by Month
Every reptile and amphibian with enough records anywhere in Kansas, counted from observations inside the state line. Seasons can differ a lot across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion on the Kansas page.
59 species5 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 Kansas, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
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| Snakes | 3 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 12 | 4 | |
| Lizards | 1 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 1 | ||
| Turtles | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Frogs and Toads | 4 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | |
| Salamanders | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).
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shoulderAbout Kansas
When are reptiles and amphibians most active in Kansas?
May is the busiest month in Kansas, with 52 species at peak activity. At least half of the area's species are active from March through October.
What reptiles and amphibians live in Kansas?
59 species have enough iNaturalist records to show here: 28 snakes, 11 frogs and toads, 10 lizards, 8 turtles, and 2 salamanders. The most-reported are the Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Ornate Box Turtle, and Ring-necked Snake.
Are there venomous snakes in Kansas?
Yes. The Western Massasauga, Eastern Copperhead, Prairie Rattlesnake, Timber Rattlesnake, and Broad-banded Copperhead live here. Don't handle them.
Which reptiles and amphibians in Kansas are introduced?
The Italian Wall Lizard is 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.