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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Oregon in January

21 reptiles and amphibians are active in Oregon in January, and 11 are at peak. Peak species include the Pacific Chorus Frog, Rough-skinned Newt, Ensatina, and Western Red-backed Salamander.

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

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Species out across Oregon, by group and month

Group
Snakes	3	5	8	10	10	10	9	9	9	8	4	2
Lizards	2	5	5	11	11	11	11	10	9	6	3	1
Turtles	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Frogs and Toads	4	3	4	4	7	8	8	8	8	7	4	4
Salamanders	11	13	13	13	13	8	3	5	10	11	13	12

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

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At peak in January 11

Frogs and Toads

peak

Frogs and ToadsNorthern Red-legged FrogRana aurora

peak

Frogs and ToadsPacific Chorus FrogPseudacris regilla

Salamanders

peak

SalamandersCascade Torrent SalamanderRhyacotriton cascadae

peak

SalamandersColumbia Torrent SalamanderRhyacotriton kezeri

peak

SalamandersDunn's SalamanderPlethodon dunni

peak

SalamandersEnsatinaEnsatina eschscholtzii

peak

SalamandersLong-toed SalamanderAmbystoma macrodactylum

peak

SalamandersNorthwestern SalamanderAmbystoma gracile

peak

SalamandersRough-skinned NewtTaricha granulosa

peak

SalamandersSouthern Torrent SalamanderRhyacotriton variegatus

peak

SalamandersWestern Red-backed SalamanderPlethodon vehiculum

Shoulder season in January 10

Snakes

shoulder

SnakesCommon Garter SnakeThamnophis sirtalis

shoulder

SnakesNorthern Rubber BoaCharina bottae

shoulder

SnakesNorthwestern Garter SnakeThamnophis ordinoides

Lizards

shoulder

LizardsCommon Side-blotched LizardUta stansburiana

shoulder

LizardsSouthern Alligator LizardElgaria multicarinata

Turtles

shoulder

TurtlesPond SliderTrachemys scripta

introduced

Frogs and Toads

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsAmerican BullfrogLithobates catesbeianus

introduced

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsCoastal Tailed FrogAscaphus truei

Salamanders

shoulder

SalamandersClouded SalamanderAneides ferreus

shoulder

SalamandersPacific Giant SalamanderDicamptodon tenebrosus

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.

Oregon in January

What reptiles and amphibians are out in Oregon in January?

21 reptiles and amphibians are active in Oregon in January, and 11 are at peak. Peak species include the Pacific Chorus Frog, Rough-skinned Newt, Ensatina, and Western Red-backed Salamander.

Are venomous snakes active in Oregon in January?

No venomous snakes on this list are active in Oregon in January.