Snakes in Maine in October
Yes, October is a good month to see snakes in Maine. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 603 of the 7,093 sightings logged across the year (8.5%), 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 Maine
8.5%
of yearly sightings
603
records in October
#6
busiest month of 12
7,093
verified records a year
September 13.8%, October 8.5%, November 0.8%. Busiest month is June at 20.9%.
7,093 verified observations of snakes in Maine, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Maine
Peak month
June
1,479 records (20.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0% |
| February | 2 | 0% |
| March | 27 | 0.4% |
| April | 379 | 5.3% |
| Maypeak | 1,147 | 16.2% |
| Junepeak | 1,479 | 20.9% |
| Julypeak | 1,310 | 18.5% |
| August | 1,102 | 15.5% |
| September | 979 | 13.8% |
| October | 603 | 8.5% |
| November | 59 | 0.8% |
| December | 4 | 0.1% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Garter Snake | 3,929 |
| Red-bellied Snake | 987 |
| Eastern Milksnake | 616 |
| Ring-necked Snake | 444 |
| Smooth Greensnake | 424 |
| Common Watersnake | 325 |
| DeKay's Brownsnake | 258 |
| Common Ribbon Snake | 73 |
In Maine, October carries 8.5% of the year's snakes sightings, about 0.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from September (13.8%) into October, and it heads toward November (0.8%) after. The busiest month is June (20.9%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The snakes most often recorded in Maine are Common Garter Snake, Red-bellied Snake and Eastern Milksnake. Those counts are annual totals rather than a October split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in October itself.
Which snakes you are most likely to see
- Common Garter Snake3,929 records
- Red-bellied Snake987 records
- Eastern Milksnake616 records
- Ring-necked Snake444 records
- Smooth Greensnake424 records
- Common Watersnake325 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Maine in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 603 of the 7,093 verified snakes sightings logged in Maine across the year, which is 8.5% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see snakes in Maine?+
October is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though June and July is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for snakes in Maine?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 7,093 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Maine?+
The most-recorded species in Maine are Common Garter Snake, Red-bellied Snake and Eastern Milksnake, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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