Snakes in Alabama in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see snakes in Alabama. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 6,597 of the 38,781 sightings logged across the year (17%), 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.
Peak month for snakes in Alabama
17%
of yearly sightings
6,597
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
38,781
verified records a year
April 17.8%, May 17%, June 10.5%. 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, May carries 17% of the year's snakes sightings, about 8.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (10.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The snakes most often recorded in Alabama are Green Anole, Gray Ratsnake and Eastern Fence Lizard. Those counts are annual totals rather than a May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 6,597 of the 38,781 verified snakes sightings logged in Alabama across the year, which is 17% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see snakes in Alabama?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and September.
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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