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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Ohio in July

38 reptiles and amphibians are active in Ohio in July, and 23 are at peak. Peak species include the American Toad, Green Frog, American Bullfrog, and Gray Treefrog.

Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Ohio. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.

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Species out across Ohio, by group and month

Group
Snakes		2	8	13	13	13	13	13	13	10	3	2
Lizards		1	2	3	3	3	3	3	3	3	1
Turtles	1	3	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	2	1
Frogs and Toads	2	9	10	12	10	9	10	10	9	9	6	1
Salamanders	5	10	17	17	13	10	6	7	12	12	8	3

Numbers = species active that month (at peak or just starting / winding down).

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At peak in July 23

Snakes

peak

SnakesCentral RatsnakePantherophis alleghaniensis

peak

SnakesCommon Ribbon SnakeThamnophis saurita

peak

SnakesEastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrix

venomous

peak

SnakesEastern MilksnakeLampropeltis triangulum

peak

SnakesNorth American RacerColuber constrictor

peak

SnakesQueensnakeRegina septemvittata

peak

SnakesRed-bellied SnakeStoreria occipitomaculata

peak

SnakesRing-necked SnakeDiadophis punctatus

Lizards

peak

LizardsCommon Five-lined SkinkPlestiodon fasciatus

peak

LizardsCommon Wall LizardPodarcis muralis

introduced

peak

LizardsEastern Fence LizardSceloporus undulatus

Turtles

peak

TurtlesEastern Musk TurtleSternotherus odoratus

peak

TurtlesNorthern Map TurtleGraptemys geographica

peak

TurtlesSpiny SoftshellApalone spinifera

Frogs and Toads

peak

Frogs and ToadsAmerican BullfrogLithobates catesbeianus

peak

Frogs and ToadsAmerican ToadAnaxyrus americanus

peak

Frogs and ToadsCope's Gray Tree FrogDryophytes chrysoscelis

peak

Frogs and ToadsFowler's ToadAnaxyrus fowleri

peak

Frogs and ToadsGray TreefrogDryophytes versicolor

peak

Frogs and ToadsGreen FrogLithobates clamitans

peak

Frogs and ToadsPickerel FrogLithobates palustris

Salamanders

peak

SalamandersAllegheny Mountain Dusky SalamanderDesmognathus ochrophaeus

peak

SalamandersRed SalamanderPseudotriton ruber

Shoulder season in July 15

Snakes

shoulder

SnakesCommon Garter SnakeThamnophis sirtalis

shoulder

SnakesCommon WatersnakeNerodia sipedon

shoulder

SnakesDeKay's BrownsnakeStoreria dekayi

shoulder

SnakesEastern FoxsnakePantherophis vulpinus

shoulder

SnakesEastern Hognose SnakeHeterodon platirhinos

Turtles

shoulder

TurtlesCommon Snapping TurtleChelydra serpentina

shoulder

TurtlesPainted TurtleChrysemys picta

shoulder

TurtlesPond SliderTrachemys scripta

Frogs and Toads

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsBlanchard's Cricket FrogAcris blanchardi

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsNorthern Leopard FrogLithobates pipiens

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsSpring PeeperPseudacris crucifer

Salamanders

shoulder

SalamandersLong-tailed SalamanderEurycea longicauda

shoulder

SalamandersNorthern Dusky SalamanderDesmognathus fuscus

shoulder

SalamandersNorthern Slimy SalamanderPlethodon glutinosus

shoulder

SalamandersNorthern Two-lined SalamanderEurycea bislineata

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.

Ohio in July

What reptiles and amphibians are out in Ohio in July?

38 reptiles and amphibians are active in Ohio in July, and 23 are at peak. Peak species include the American Toad, Green Frog, American Bullfrog, and Gray Treefrog.

Are venomous snakes active in Ohio in July?

Yes. The Eastern Copperhead can be active in July. Watch where you step and don't handle them.