Snakes in Rhode Island in October
Yes, October is a good month to see snakes in Rhode Island. It is the 7th busiest month of the year, with 150 of the 1,659 sightings logged across the year (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 Rhode Island
9%
of yearly sightings
150
records in October
#7
busiest month of 12
1,659
verified records a year
September 9.8%, October 9%, November 2.4%. Busiest month is May at 19.2%.
1,659 verified observations of snakes in Rhode Island, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Rhode Island
Peak month
May
319 records (19.2% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5 | 0.3% |
| February | 3 | 0.2% |
| March | 56 | 3.4% |
| Aprilpeak | 285 | 17.2% |
| Maypeak | 319 | 19.2% |
| Junepeak | 286 | 17.2% |
| July | 164 | 9.9% |
| August | 181 | 10.9% |
| September | 163 | 9.8% |
| October | 150 | 9% |
| November | 39 | 2.4% |
| December | 8 | 0.5% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Garter Snake | 733 |
| DeKay's Brownsnake | 230 |
| Common Watersnake | 197 |
| Eastern Milksnake | 119 |
| Ring-necked Snake | 111 |
| North American Racer | 108 |
| Eastern Hognose Snake | 43 |
| Smooth Greensnake | 24 |
In Rhode Island, October carries 9% of the year's snakes sightings, about 0.7 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 7th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity holds steady between September and October, and it heads toward November (2.4%) after. The busiest month is May (19.2%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The snakes most often recorded in Rhode Island are Common Garter Snake, DeKay's Brownsnake and Common Watersnake. 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 Snake733 records
- DeKay's Brownsnake230 records
- Common Watersnake197 records
- Eastern Milksnake119 records
- Ring-necked Snake111 records
- North American Racer108 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Rhode Island in October?+
Yes. October accounts for 150 of the 1,659 verified snakes sightings logged in Rhode Island across the year, which is 9% of the annual total.
Is October a good time to see snakes in Rhode Island?+
October is the 7th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for snakes in Rhode Island?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and April, based on 1,659 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Rhode Island?+
The most-recorded species in Rhode Island are Common Garter Snake, DeKay's Brownsnake and Common Watersnake, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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