Snakes in Hawaii in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see snakes in Hawaii. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 2,824 of the 27,552 sightings logged across the year (10.2%), 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.
Peak month for snakes in Hawaii
10.2%
of yearly sightings
2,824
records in May
#3
busiest month of 12
27,552
verified records a year
April 9.4%, May 10.2%, June 10.8%. Busiest month is March at 10.8%.
27,552 verified observations of snakes in Hawaii, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Hawaii
Peak month
March
2,980 records (10.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2,091 | 7.6% |
| February | 1,894 | 6.9% |
| Marchpeak | 2,980 | 10.8% |
| April | 2,595 | 9.4% |
| Maypeak | 2,824 | 10.2% |
| Junepeak | 2,968 | 10.8% |
| July | 2,457 | 8.9% |
| August | 2,303 | 8.4% |
| September | 1,692 | 6.1% |
| October | 1,687 | 6.1% |
| November | 1,717 | 6.2% |
| December | 2,344 | 8.5% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Gold Dust Day Gecko | 10,851 |
| Brown Anole | 7,919 |
| Mourning Gecko | 2,261 |
| Green Anole | 2,185 |
| Asian House Gecko | 1,323 |
| Jackson's Chameleon | 1,027 |
| Dark-flecked Garden Sunskink | 692 |
| Brahminy Blindsnake | 249 |
In Hawaii, May carries 10.2% of the year's snakes sightings, about 1.9 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 holds steady between April and May, and it heads toward June (10.8%) 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 Hawaii are Gold Dust Day Gecko, Brown Anole and Mourning Gecko. 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
- Gold Dust Day Gecko10,851 records
- Brown Anole7,919 records
- Mourning Gecko2,261 records
- Green Anole2,185 records
- Asian House Gecko1,323 records
- Jackson's Chameleon1,027 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Hawaii in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,824 of the 27,552 verified snakes sightings logged in Hawaii across the year, which is 10.2% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see snakes in Hawaii?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of March, June and May.
What month is best for snakes in Hawaii?+
March is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through March, June and May, based on 27,552 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Hawaii?+
The most-recorded species in Hawaii are Gold Dust Day Gecko, Brown Anole and Mourning Gecko, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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