Snakes in Colorado in August
Yes, August is a good month to see snakes in Colorado. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 5,163 of the 36,554 sightings logged across the year (14.1%), 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for snakes in Colorado
14.1%
of yearly sightings
5,163
records in August
#4
busiest month of 12
36,554
verified records a year
July 18.3%, August 14.1%, September 11.5%. Busiest month is June at 22.3%.
36,554 verified observations of snakes in Colorado, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Colorado
Peak month
June
8,145 records (22.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22 | 0.1% |
| February | 48 | 0.1% |
| March | 417 | 1.1% |
| April | 2,619 | 7.2% |
| Maypeak | 7,409 | 20.3% |
| Junepeak | 8,145 | 22.3% |
| Julypeak | 6,684 | 18.3% |
| August | 5,163 | 14.1% |
| September | 4,216 | 11.5% |
| October | 1,559 | 4.3% |
| November | 235 | 0.6% |
| December | 37 | 0.1% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Western Terrestrial Garter Snake | 6,118 |
| Gopher Snake | 5,626 |
| Prairie Lizard | 3,720 |
| Prairie Rattlesnake | 3,127 |
| Plateau Fence Lizard | 1,798 |
| Plains Garter Snake | 1,742 |
| North American Racer | 1,431 |
| Eastern Collared Lizard | 1,370 |
In Colorado, August carries 14.1% of the year's snakes sightings, about 5.8 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 easing off from July (18.3%) into August, and it heads toward September (11.5%) after. The busiest month is June (22.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The snakes most often recorded in Colorado are Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Gopher Snake and Prairie Lizard. Those counts are annual totals rather than a August split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in August itself.
Which snakes you are most likely to see
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake6,118 records
- Gopher Snake5,626 records
- Prairie Lizard3,720 records
- Prairie Rattlesnake3,127 records
- Plateau Fence Lizard1,798 records
- Plains Garter Snake1,742 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Colorado in August?+
Yes. August accounts for 5,163 of the 36,554 verified snakes sightings logged in Colorado across the year, which is 14.1% of the annual total.
Is August a good time to see snakes in Colorado?+
August is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though June and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for snakes in Colorado?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, May and July, based on 36,554 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Colorado?+
The most-recorded species in Colorado are Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Gopher Snake and Prairie Lizard, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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