Month by month
What Reptiles and Amphibians Are Out in Wisconsin in November
10 reptiles and amphibians are active in Wisconsin in November, and 4 are at peak. Peak species include the Red-bellied Snake, DeKay's Brownsnake, Eastern Red-backed Salamander, and Eastern Tiger Salamander.
Counted from iNaturalist research-grade observations recorded inside Wisconsin. Seasons shift across the state, so for a closer match, pick your ecoregion.
Species out across Wisconsin, by group and month
| Group | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snakes | 1 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 3 | ||
| Lizards | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |||||||
| Turtles | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |||
| Frogs and Toads | 1 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | ||
| Salamanders | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
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.
Wisconsin in November
What reptiles and amphibians are out in Wisconsin in November?
10 reptiles and amphibians are active in Wisconsin in November, and 4 are at peak. Peak species include the Red-bellied Snake, DeKay's Brownsnake, Eastern Red-backed Salamander, and Eastern Tiger Salamander.
Are venomous snakes active in Wisconsin in November?
No venomous snakes on this list are active in Wisconsin in November.