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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Kentucky in December
10 reptiles and amphibians are active in Kentucky in December, and 7 are at peak. Peak species include the Southern Two-lined Salamander, Northern Slimy Salamander, Cave Salamander, and Northern Zigzag Salamander.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Kentucky. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across Kentucky, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes | 1 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| Lizards | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Turtles | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Frogs and Toads | 4 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | |
| Salamanders | 9 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
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.
Kentucky in December
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Kentucky in December?
10 reptiles and amphibians are active in Kentucky in December, and 7 are at peak. Peak species include the Southern Two-lined Salamander, Northern Slimy Salamander, Cave Salamander, and Northern Zigzag Salamander.
Are venomous snakes active in Kentucky in December?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Kentucky in December.