Snakes in Kansas in September
Yes, September is a good month to see snakes in Kansas. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 3,311 of the 26,444 sightings logged across the year (12.5%), 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 Kansas
12.5%
of yearly sightings
3,311
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
26,444
verified records a year
August 6%, September 12.5%, October 6.5%. Busiest month is April at 24%.
26,444 verified observations of snakes in Kansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Kansas
Peak month
April
6,354 records (24% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 0.1% |
| February | 59 | 0.2% |
| March | 905 | 3.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 6,354 | 24% |
| Maypeak | 6,051 | 22.9% |
| Junepeak | 3,759 | 14.2% |
| July | 2,126 | 8% |
| August | 1,583 | 6% |
| September | 3,311 | 12.5% |
| October | 1,730 | 6.5% |
| November | 480 | 1.8% |
| December | 66 | 0.2% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Ring-necked Snake | 2,446 |
| Western Ratsnake | 1,713 |
| Common Garter Snake | 1,538 |
| North American Racer | 1,238 |
| Gopher Snake | 1,187 |
| Eastern Collared Lizard | 1,183 |
| Great Plains Skink | 1,166 |
| Common Watersnake | 1,144 |
In Kansas, September carries 12.5% of the year's snakes sightings, about 4.2 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 rising from August (6%) into September, and it heads toward October (6.5%) after. The busiest month is April (24%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The snakes most often recorded in Kansas are Ring-necked Snake, Western Ratsnake and Common Garter Snake. 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
- Ring-necked Snake2,446 records
- Western Ratsnake1,713 records
- Common Garter Snake1,538 records
- North American Racer1,238 records
- Gopher Snake1,187 records
- Eastern Collared Lizard1,183 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Kansas in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 3,311 of the 26,444 verified snakes sightings logged in Kansas across the year, which is 12.5% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see snakes in Kansas?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for snakes in Kansas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 26,444 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Kansas?+
The most-recorded species in Kansas are Ring-necked Snake, Western Ratsnake and Common Garter Snake, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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