Snakes in Georgia in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see snakes in Georgia. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 9,901 of the 54,938 sightings logged across the year (18%), 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 Georgia
18%
of yearly sightings
9,901
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
54,938
verified records a year
March 9.8%, April 18%, May 17.8%. Busiest month is April at 18%.
54,938 verified observations of snakes in Georgia, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Georgia
Peak month
April
9,901 records (18% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 678 | 1.2% |
| February | 1,533 | 2.8% |
| March | 5,382 | 9.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 9,901 | 18% |
| Maypeak | 9,803 | 17.8% |
| Junepeak | 6,307 | 11.5% |
| July | 4,243 | 7.7% |
| August | 4,532 | 8.2% |
| September | 5,157 | 9.4% |
| October | 4,220 | 7.7% |
| November | 2,234 | 4.1% |
| December | 948 | 1.7% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Anole | 11,846 |
| DeKay's Brownsnake | 4,082 |
| Eastern Fence Lizard | 2,753 |
| Common Watersnake | 2,726 |
| Common Five-lined Skink | 2,567 |
| Common Garter Snake | 1,779 |
| North American Racer | 1,570 |
| Eastern Copperhead | 1,538 |
In Georgia, April carries 18% of the year's snakes sightings, about 9.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (9.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (17.8%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The snakes most often recorded in Georgia are Green Anole, DeKay's Brownsnake and Eastern Fence Lizard. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which snakes you are most likely to see
- Green Anole11,846 records
- DeKay's Brownsnake4,082 records
- Eastern Fence Lizard2,753 records
- Common Watersnake2,726 records
- Common Five-lined Skink2,567 records
- Common Garter Snake1,779 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Georgia in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 9,901 of the 54,938 verified snakes sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 18% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see snakes in Georgia?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.
What month is best for snakes in Georgia?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 54,938 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Georgia?+
The most-recorded species in Georgia are Green Anole, DeKay's Brownsnake and Eastern Fence Lizard, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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