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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Washington in June

32 reptiles and amphibians are active in Washington in June, and 21 are at peak. Peak species include the Northwestern Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, American Bullfrog, and Western Toad.

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

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Species out across Washington, by group and month

Group
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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At peak in June 21

Snakes

peak

SnakesCommon Garter SnakeThamnophis sirtalis

peak

SnakesGopher SnakePituophis catenifer

peak

SnakesNorth American RacerColuber constrictor

peak

SnakesNorthern Rubber BoaCharina bottae

peak

SnakesNorthwestern Garter SnakeThamnophis ordinoides

peak

SnakesWestern RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganus

venomous

peak

SnakesWestern Terrestrial Garter SnakeThamnophis elegans

Lizards

peak

LizardsCommon Side-blotched LizardUta stansburiana

peak

LizardsNorthern Alligator LizardElgaria coerulea

peak

LizardsPygmy Short-horned LizardPhrynosoma douglasii

peak

LizardsSouthern Alligator LizardElgaria multicarinata

peak

LizardsWestern Fence LizardSceloporus occidentalis

Turtles

peak

TurtlesPainted TurtleChrysemys picta

peak

TurtlesPond SliderTrachemys scripta

introduced

peak

TurtlesSpiny SoftshellApalone spinifera

introduced

Frogs and Toads

peak

Frogs and ToadsAmerican BullfrogLithobates catesbeianus

introduced

peak

Frogs and ToadsColumbia Spotted FrogRana luteiventris

peak

Frogs and ToadsWestern ToadAnaxyrus boreas

Salamanders

peak

SalamandersCope's Giant SalamanderDicamptodon copei

peak

SalamandersOlympic Torrent SalamanderRhyacotriton olympicus

peak

SalamandersPacific Giant SalamanderDicamptodon tenebrosus

Shoulder season in June 11

Lizards

shoulder

LizardsWestern SkinkPlestiodon skiltonianus

Frogs and Toads

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsCascades FrogRana cascadae

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsCoastal Tailed FrogAscaphus truei

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsNorthern Red-legged FrogRana aurora

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsPacific Chorus FrogPseudacris regilla

Salamanders

shoulder

SalamandersCascade Torrent SalamanderRhyacotriton cascadae

shoulder

SalamandersDunn's SalamanderPlethodon dunni

shoulder

SalamandersEnsatinaEnsatina eschscholtzii

shoulder

SalamandersRough-skinned NewtTaricha granulosa

shoulder

SalamandersVan Dyke's SalamanderPlethodon vandykei

shoulder

SalamandersWestern Red-backed SalamanderPlethodon vehiculum

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.

Washington in June

What reptiles and amphibians are out in Washington in June?

32 reptiles and amphibians are active in Washington in June, and 21 are at peak. Peak species include the Northwestern Garter Snake, Common Garter Snake, American Bullfrog, and Western Toad.

Are venomous snakes active in Washington in June?

Yes. The Western Rattlesnake can be active in June. Watch where you step and don't handle them.