Snakes in Oklahoma in September
Yes, September is a good month to see snakes in Oklahoma. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 2,762 of the 27,810 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 July 2, 2026.
Good month for snakes in Oklahoma
9.9%
of yearly sightings
2,762
records in September
#4
busiest month of 12
27,810
verified records a year
August 7.1%, September 9.9%, October 7.4%. Busiest month is April at 22.6%.
27,810 verified observations of snakes in Oklahoma, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Oklahoma
Peak month
April
6,276 records (22.6% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 88 | 0.3% |
| February | 140 | 0.5% |
| March | 1,699 | 6.1% |
| Aprilpeak | 6,276 | 22.6% |
| Maypeak | 5,752 | 20.7% |
| Junepeak | 4,018 | 14.4% |
| July | 2,254 | 8.1% |
| August | 1,967 | 7.1% |
| September | 2,762 | 9.9% |
| October | 2,068 | 7.4% |
| November | 672 | 2.4% |
| December | 114 | 0.4% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Western Ratsnake | 2,022 |
| Eastern Collared Lizard | 1,996 |
| Plain-bellied Watersnake | 1,844 |
| Prairie Lizard | 1,612 |
| DeKay's Brownsnake | 1,321 |
| Ring-necked Snake | 1,094 |
| Mediterranean House Gecko | 1,027 |
| Western Ribbon Snake | 999 |
In Oklahoma, 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 is rising from August (7.1%) into September, and it heads toward October (7.4%) after. The busiest month is April (22.6%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The snakes most often recorded in Oklahoma are Western Ratsnake, Eastern Collared Lizard and Plain-bellied Watersnake. 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
- Western Ratsnake2,022 records
- Eastern Collared Lizard1,996 records
- Plain-bellied Watersnake1,844 records
- Prairie Lizard1,612 records
- DeKay's Brownsnake1,321 records
- Ring-necked Snake1,094 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Oklahoma in September?+
Yes. September accounts for 2,762 of the 27,810 verified snakes sightings logged in Oklahoma across the year, which is 9.9% of the annual total.
Is September a good time to see snakes in Oklahoma?+
September is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for snakes in Oklahoma?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 27,810 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Oklahoma?+
The most-recorded species in Oklahoma are Western Ratsnake, Eastern Collared Lizard and Plain-bellied Watersnake, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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