Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in New Mexico in November
14 reptiles and amphibians are active in New Mexico in November, and 1 are at peak. Peak species include the Mediterranean House Gecko.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside New Mexico. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across New Mexico, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes | 5 | 14 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 5 | |||
| Lizards | 1 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 1 |
| Turtles | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Frogs and Toads | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 1 | ||
| Salamanders | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 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.
New Mexico in November
What reptiles and amphibians are out in New Mexico in November?
14 reptiles and amphibians are active in New Mexico in November, and 1 are at peak. Peak species include the Mediterranean House Gecko.
Are venomous snakes active in New Mexico in November?
Yes. The Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake and Prairie Rattlesnake can be active in November. Watch where you step and don't handle them.