Snakes in New Jersey in September
Yes, September is a good month to see snakes in New Jersey. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 1,591 of the 16,061 sightings logged across the year (9.9%), 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 New Jersey
9.9%
of yearly sightings
1,591
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
16,061
verified records a year
August 9.4%, September 9.9%, October 7.9%. Busiest month is May at 24.6%.
16,061 verified observations of snakes in New Jersey, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in New Jersey
Peak month
May
3,944 records (24.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 58 | 0.4% |
| February | 75 | 0.5% |
| March | 772 | 4.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 2,419 | 15.1% |
| Maypeak | 3,944 | 24.6% |
| Junepeak | 2,666 | 16.6% |
| July | 1,351 | 8.4% |
| August | 1,506 | 9.4% |
| September | 1,591 | 9.9% |
| October | 1,270 | 7.9% |
| November | 333 | 2.1% |
| December | 76 | 0.5% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Garter Snake | 4,085 |
| Common Watersnake | 2,744 |
| Eastern Fence Lizard | 1,549 |
| Eastern Ratsnake | 1,153 |
| Common Five-lined Skink | 931 |
| North American Racer | 772 |
| DeKay's Brownsnake | 764 |
| Eastern Milksnake | 509 |
In New Jersey, September carries 9.9% of the year's snakes sightings, about 1.6 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 holds steady between August and September, and it heads toward October (7.9%) after. The busiest month is May (24.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The snakes most often recorded in New Jersey are Common Garter Snake, Common Watersnake and Eastern Fence Lizard. 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
- Common Garter Snake4,085 records
- Common Watersnake2,744 records
- Eastern Fence Lizard1,549 records
- Eastern Ratsnake1,153 records
- Common Five-lined Skink931 records
- North American Racer772 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in New Jersey in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 1,591 of the 16,061 verified snakes sightings logged in New Jersey across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see snakes in New Jersey?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for snakes in New Jersey?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 16,061 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in New Jersey?+
The most-recorded species in New Jersey are Common Garter Snake, Common Watersnake and Eastern Fence Lizard, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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