Snakes in Georgia in September
Yes, September is a good month to see snakes in Georgia. It is the 5th busiest month of the year, with 5,157 of the 54,938 sightings logged across the year (9.4%), 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 Georgia
9.4%
of yearly sightings
5,157
records in September
#5
busiest month of 12
54,938
verified records a year
August 8.2%, September 9.4%, October 7.7%. 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, September carries 9.4% of the year's snakes sightings, about 1.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 5th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from August (8.2%) into September, and it heads toward October (7.7%) after. The busiest month is April (18%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
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 September split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in September 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 September?+
Yes. September accounts for 5,157 of the 54,938 verified snakes sightings logged in Georgia across the year, which is 9.4% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see snakes in Georgia?+
September is the 5th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
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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