Snakes in Delaware in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see snakes in Delaware. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 697 of the 4,470 sightings logged across the year (15.6%), 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 Delaware
15.6%
of yearly sightings
697
records in June
#3
busiest month of 12
4,470
verified records a year
May 24%, June 15.6%, July 8.1%. Busiest month is May at 24%.
4,470 verified observations of snakes in Delaware, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Delaware
Peak month
May
1,075 records (24% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11 | 0.2% |
| February | 44 | 1% |
| March | 255 | 5.7% |
| Aprilpeak | 713 | 16% |
| Maypeak | 1,075 | 24% |
| Junepeak | 697 | 15.6% |
| July | 363 | 8.1% |
| August | 428 | 9.6% |
| September | 403 | 9% |
| October | 364 | 8.1% |
| November | 85 | 1.9% |
| December | 32 | 0.7% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Garter Snake | 908 |
| Common Watersnake | 773 |
| Common Five-lined Skink | 581 |
| Eastern Fence Lizard | 355 |
| Eastern Ratsnake | 303 |
| DeKay's Brownsnake | 295 |
| North American Racer | 257 |
| Ring-necked Snake | 119 |
In Delaware, June carries 15.6% of the year's snakes sightings, about 7.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from May (24%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The snakes most often recorded in Delaware are Common Garter Snake, Common Watersnake and Common Five-lined Skink. Those counts are annual totals rather than a June split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in June itself.
Which snakes you are most likely to see
- Common Garter Snake908 records
- Common Watersnake773 records
- Common Five-lined Skink581 records
- Eastern Fence Lizard355 records
- Eastern Ratsnake303 records
- DeKay's Brownsnake295 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Delaware in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 697 of the 4,470 verified snakes sightings logged in Delaware across the year, which is 15.6% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see snakes in Delaware?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, April and June.
What month is best for snakes in Delaware?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, April and June, based on 4,470 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Delaware?+
The most-recorded species in Delaware are Common Garter Snake, Common Watersnake and Common Five-lined Skink, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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