Snakes in Montana in June
Yes, June is one of the best months to see snakes in Montana. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 938 of the 3,806 sightings logged across the year (24.6%), 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 Montana
24.6%
of yearly sightings
938
records in June
#1
busiest month of 12
3,806
verified records a year
May 17.5%, June 24.6%, July 21.5%. Busiest month is June at 24.6%.
3,806 verified observations of snakes in Montana, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Montana
Peak month
June
938 records (24.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 2 | 0.1% |
| February | 2 | 0.1% |
| March | 27 | 0.7% |
| April | 160 | 4.2% |
| Maypeak | 667 | 17.5% |
| Junepeak | 938 | 24.6% |
| Julypeak | 820 | 21.5% |
| August | 586 | 15.4% |
| September | 425 | 11.2% |
| October | 145 | 3.8% |
| November | 27 | 0.7% |
| December | 7 | 0.2% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Western Terrestrial Garter Snake | 1,328 |
| Gopher Snake | 591 |
| Prairie Rattlesnake | 430 |
| Common Garter Snake | 343 |
| North American Racer | 315 |
| Northern Rubber Boa | 239 |
| Greater Short-horned Lizard | 204 |
| Common Sagebrush Lizard | 97 |
In Montana, June carries 24.6% of the year's snakes sightings, about 16.3 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from May (17.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (21.5%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so June is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The snakes most often recorded in Montana are Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Gopher Snake and Prairie Rattlesnake. 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
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake1,328 records
- Gopher Snake591 records
- Prairie Rattlesnake430 records
- Common Garter Snake343 records
- North American Racer315 records
- Northern Rubber Boa239 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Montana in June?+
Yes. June accounts for 938 of the 3,806 verified snakes sightings logged in Montana across the year, which is 24.6% of the annual total.
Is June a good time to see snakes in Montana?+
June is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for snakes in Montana?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 3,806 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Montana?+
The most-recorded species in Montana are Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Gopher Snake and Prairie Rattlesnake, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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