Snakes in Louisiana in June

Yes, June is a good month to see snakes in Louisiana. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 3,255 of the 38,040 sightings logged across the year (8.6%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Green Anole photographed in LouisianaNorthern Cottonmouth photographed in LouisianaPlain-bellied Watersnake photographed in Louisiana
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Good month for snakes in Louisiana

8.6%

of yearly sightings

3,255

records in June

#4

busiest month of 12

38,040

verified records a year

May 13.8%, June 8.6%, July 6%. Busiest month is April at 23.7%.

Best months: April, March, May

38,040 verified observations of snakes in Louisiana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.

When snakes are recorded in Louisiana

Peak month

April

9,000 records (23.7% of the year)

Quietest month

January

782 records

MonthObservationsShare
January7822.1%
February1,7544.6%
Marchpeak5,74615.1%
Aprilpeak9,00023.7%
Maypeak5,24713.8%
June3,2558.6%
July2,2896%
August2,4306.4%
September2,4186.4%
October2,3866.3%
November1,7284.5%
December1,0052.6%

Snakes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Green Anole7,319
Brown Anole2,933
Banded Watersnake2,816
Western Ribbon Snake2,534
Northern Cottonmouth2,024
Common Five-lined Skink1,495
North American Racer1,424
Little Brown Skink1,406

In Louisiana, June carries 8.6% of the year's snakes sightings, about 0.3 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 easing off from May (13.8%) into June, and it heads toward July (6%) after. The busiest month is April (23.7%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.

The snakes most often recorded in Louisiana are Green Anole, Brown Anole and Banded Watersnake. 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

  • Green Anole7,319 records
  • Brown Anole2,933 records
  • Banded Watersnake2,816 records
  • Western Ribbon Snake2,534 records
  • Northern Cottonmouth2,024 records
  • Common Five-lined Skink1,495 records
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Plan your snake trip in Louisiana

Start with live tours near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see snakes in Louisiana in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 3,255 of the 38,040 verified snakes sightings logged in Louisiana across the year, which is 8.6% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see snakes in Louisiana?+

June is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and March is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.

What month is best for snakes in Louisiana?+

April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, March and May, based on 38,040 verified observations.

Which snakes are you most likely to see in Louisiana?+

The most-recorded species in Louisiana are Green Anole, Brown Anole and Banded Watersnake, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.