Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Maine in May
25 reptiles and amphibians are active in Maine in May, and 21 are at peak. Peak species include the Common Garter Snake, Green Frog, American Toad, and Spotted Salamander.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Maine. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across Maine, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
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| Snakes | 2 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | |||
| Turtles | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Frogs and Toads | 5 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | |||
| Salamanders | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
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.
Maine in May
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Maine in May?
25 reptiles and amphibians are active in Maine in May, and 21 are at peak. Peak species include the Common Garter Snake, Green Frog, American Toad, and Spotted Salamander.
Are venomous snakes active in Maine in May?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Maine in May.