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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Oregon in March

31 reptiles and amphibians are active in Oregon in March, and 21 are at peak. Peak species include the Pacific Chorus Frog, Western Fence Lizard, Rough-skinned Newt, and Northwestern Garter Snake.

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 March 21

Snakes

peak

SnakesCommon Garter SnakeThamnophis sirtalis

peak

SnakesCommon Sharp-tailed SnakeContia tenuis

peak

SnakesNorthern Rubber BoaCharina bottae

peak

SnakesNorthwestern Garter SnakeThamnophis ordinoides

peak

SnakesRing-necked SnakeDiadophis punctatus

Lizards

peak

LizardsSouthern Alligator LizardElgaria multicarinata

peak

LizardsWestern Fence LizardSceloporus occidentalis

peak

LizardsWestern SkinkPlestiodon skiltonianus

Turtles

peak

TurtlesPond SliderTrachemys scripta

introduced

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

SalamandersDel Norte SalamanderPlethodon elongatus

peak

SalamandersDunn's SalamanderPlethodon dunni

peak

SalamandersEnsatinaEnsatina eschscholtzii

peak

SalamandersLong-toed SalamanderAmbystoma macrodactylum

peak

SalamandersNorthwestern SalamanderAmbystoma gracile

peak

SalamandersOregon Slender SalamanderBatrachoseps wrighti

peak

SalamandersRough-skinned NewtTaricha granulosa

peak

SalamandersSouthern Torrent SalamanderRhyacotriton variegatus

peak

SalamandersWestern Red-backed SalamanderPlethodon vehiculum

Shoulder season in March 10

Snakes

shoulder

SnakesGopher SnakePituophis catenifer

shoulder

SnakesNorth American RacerColuber constrictor

shoulder

SnakesWestern Terrestrial Garter SnakeThamnophis elegans

Lizards

shoulder

LizardsCommon Side-blotched LizardUta stansburiana

shoulder

LizardsNorthern Alligator LizardElgaria coerulea

Frogs and Toads

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsAmerican BullfrogLithobates catesbeianus

introduced

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsCoastal Tailed FrogAscaphus truei

Salamanders

shoulder

SalamandersClouded SalamanderAneides ferreus

shoulder

SalamandersColumbia Torrent SalamanderRhyacotriton kezeri

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 March

What reptiles and amphibians are out in Oregon in March?

31 reptiles and amphibians are active in Oregon in March, and 21 are at peak. Peak species include the Pacific Chorus Frog, Western Fence Lizard, Rough-skinned Newt, and Northwestern Garter Snake.

Are venomous snakes active in Oregon in March?

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