Snakes in Mississippi in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see snakes in Mississippi. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 2,199 of the 14,238 sightings logged across the year (15.4%), 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.
Peak month for snakes in Mississippi
15.4%
of yearly sightings
2,199
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
14,238
verified records a year
April 17.8%, May 15.4%, June 10.7%. Busiest month is April at 17.8%.
14,238 verified observations of snakes in Mississippi, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Mississippi
Peak month
April
2,534 records (17.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 196 | 1.4% |
| February | 468 | 3.3% |
| Marchpeak | 1,831 | 12.9% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,534 | 17.8% |
| Maypeak | 2,199 | 15.4% |
| June | 1,521 | 10.7% |
| July | 1,092 | 7.7% |
| August | 1,101 | 7.7% |
| September | 1,325 | 9.3% |
| October | 1,076 | 7.6% |
| November | 597 | 4.2% |
| December | 298 | 2.1% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Anole | 2,317 |
| Northern Cottonmouth | 994 |
| Eastern Fence Lizard | 878 |
| Gray Ratsnake | 828 |
| Mediterranean House Gecko | 823 |
| North American Racer | 726 |
| Common Five-lined Skink | 525 |
| Little Brown Skink | 432 |
In Mississippi, May carries 15.4% of the year's snakes sightings, about 7.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (17.8%) into May, and it heads toward June (10.7%) 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 Mississippi are Green Anole, Northern Cottonmouth and Eastern Fence Lizard. 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
- Green Anole2,317 records
- Northern Cottonmouth994 records
- Eastern Fence Lizard878 records
- Gray Ratsnake828 records
- Mediterranean House Gecko823 records
- North American Racer726 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Mississippi in May?+
Yes. May accounts for 2,199 of the 14,238 verified snakes sightings logged in Mississippi across the year, which is 15.4% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see snakes in Mississippi?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for snakes in Mississippi?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 14,238 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Mississippi?+
The most-recorded species in Mississippi are Green Anole, Northern Cottonmouth and Eastern Fence Lizard, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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