Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Washington in February
17 reptiles and amphibians are active in Washington in February, and 11 are at peak. Peak species include the Pacific Chorus Frog, Common Garter Snake, Rough-skinned Newt, and Northwestern Salamander.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Washington. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across Washington, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
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| Snakes | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Lizards | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Turtles | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Frogs and Toads | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Salamanders | 5 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
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.
Washington in February
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Washington in February?
17 reptiles and amphibians are active in Washington in February, and 11 are at peak. Peak species include the Pacific Chorus Frog, Common Garter Snake, Rough-skinned Newt, and Northwestern Salamander.
Are venomous snakes active in Washington in February?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Washington in February.