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What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in West Virginia in November

10 reptiles and amphibians are active in West Virginia in November, and 4 are at peak. Peak species include the Eastern Red-backed Salamander, Northern Dusky Salamander, Northern Two-lined Salamander, and Southern Two-lined Salamander.

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

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Species out across West Virginia, by group and month

Group
Snakes		1	4	9	10	10	10	10	9	8	2
Lizards			2	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
Turtles			3	3	3	3	2	2	3	1
Frogs and Toads		2	6	7	8	8	7	7	7	5	1
Salamanders	2	6	12	14	14	12	11	12	12	10	7	2

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

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At peak in November 4

Salamanders

Eastern Red-backed Salamander

peak

SalamandersEastern Red-backed SalamanderPlethodon cinereus

Northern Dusky Salamander

peak

SalamandersNorthern Dusky SalamanderDesmognathus fuscus

Northern Two-lined Salamander

peak

SalamandersNorthern Two-lined SalamanderEurycea bislineata

Southern Two-lined Salamander

peak

SalamandersSouthern Two-lined SalamanderEurycea cirrigera

Shoulder season in November 6

Snakes

Central Ratsnake

shoulder

SnakesCentral RatsnakePantherophis alleghaniensis

Common Garter Snake

shoulder

SnakesCommon Garter SnakeThamnophis sirtalis

Frogs and Toads

American Toad

shoulder

Frogs and ToadsAmerican ToadAnaxyrus americanus

Salamanders

Allegheny Mountain Dusky Salamander

shoulder

SalamandersAllegheny Mountain Dusky SalamanderDesmognathus ochrophaeus

Eastern Newt

shoulder

SalamandersEastern NewtNotophthalmus viridescens

Northern Slimy Salamander

shoulder

SalamandersNorthern Slimy SalamanderPlethodon glutinosus

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.

West Virginia in November

What reptiles and amphibians are out in West Virginia in November?

10 reptiles and amphibians are active in West Virginia in November, and 4 are at peak. Peak species include the Eastern Red-backed Salamander, Northern Dusky Salamander, Northern Two-lined Salamander, and Southern Two-lined Salamander.

Are venomous snakes active in West Virginia in November?

No venomous snakes on this list are active in West Virginia in November.