Snakes in Alabama in March
Yes, March is a good month to see snakes in Alabama. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 4,214 of the 38,781 sightings logged across the year (10.9%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Good month for snakes in Alabama
10.9%
of yearly sightings
4,214
records in March
#4
busiest month of 12
38,781
verified records a year
February 3.3%, March 10.9%, April 17.8%. Busiest month is April at 17.8%.
38,781 verified observations of snakes in Alabama, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Alabama
Peak month
April
6,911 records (17.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 503 | 1.3% |
| February | 1,262 | 3.3% |
| March | 4,214 | 10.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 6,911 | 17.8% |
| Maypeak | 6,597 | 17% |
| June | 4,054 | 10.5% |
| July | 2,854 | 7.4% |
| August | 2,925 | 7.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 4,376 | 11.3% |
| October | 3,063 | 7.9% |
| November | 1,457 | 3.8% |
| December | 565 | 1.5% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Anole | 6,891 |
| Gray Ratsnake | 3,434 |
| Eastern Fence Lizard | 2,766 |
| Common Watersnake | 2,760 |
| Northern Cottonmouth | 1,778 |
| Common Five-lined Skink | 1,735 |
| Mediterranean House Gecko | 1,626 |
| North American Racer | 1,604 |
In Alabama, March carries 10.9% of the year's snakes sightings, about 2.6 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 4th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from February (3.3%) into March, and it heads toward April (17.8%) after. The busiest month is April (17.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The snakes most often recorded in Alabama are Green Anole, Gray Ratsnake and Eastern Fence Lizard. Those counts are annual totals rather than a March split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in March itself.
Which snakes you are most likely to see
- Green Anole6,891 records
- Gray Ratsnake3,434 records
- Eastern Fence Lizard2,766 records
- Common Watersnake2,760 records
- Northern Cottonmouth1,778 records
- Common Five-lined Skink1,735 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Alabama in March?+
Yes. March accounts for 4,214 of the 38,781 verified snakes sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 10.9% of the annual total.
Is March a good time to see snakes in Alabama?+
March is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for snakes in Alabama?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and September, based on 38,781 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Alabama?+
The most-recorded species in Alabama are Green Anole, Gray Ratsnake and Eastern Fence Lizard, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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