Snakes in Texas in July
Yes, July is a good month to see snakes in Texas. It is the 6th busiest month of the year, with 32,729 of the 404,007 sightings logged across the year (8.1%), 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 Texas
8.1%
of yearly sightings
32,729
records in July
#6
busiest month of 12
404,007
verified records a year
June 11.7%, July 8.1%, August 7.7%. Busiest month is April at 19.3%.
404,007 verified observations of snakes in Texas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Texas
Peak month
April
78,053 records (19.3% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4,961 | 1.2% |
| February | 9,762 | 2.4% |
| March | 39,605 | 9.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 78,053 | 19.3% |
| Maypeak | 66,491 | 16.5% |
| Junepeak | 47,140 | 11.7% |
| July | 32,729 | 8.1% |
| August | 31,085 | 7.7% |
| September | 38,526 | 9.5% |
| October | 30,551 | 7.6% |
| November | 17,171 | 4.3% |
| December | 7,933 | 2% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Green Anole | 52,562 |
| Texas Spiny Lizard | 37,123 |
| Mediterranean House Gecko | 24,320 |
| Western Ratsnake | 18,130 |
| Common Spotted Whiptail | 17,139 |
| Brown Anole | 16,565 |
| Plain-bellied Watersnake | 14,866 |
| Western Ribbon Snake | 14,555 |
In Texas, July carries 8.1% of the year's snakes sightings, about 0.2 points below an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 6th busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (11.7%) into July, and it heads toward August (7.7%) after. The busiest month is April (19.3%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The snakes most often recorded in Texas are Green Anole, Texas Spiny Lizard and Mediterranean House Gecko. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which snakes you are most likely to see
- Green Anole52,562 records
- Texas Spiny Lizard37,123 records
- Mediterranean House Gecko24,320 records
- Western Ratsnake18,130 records
- Common Spotted Whiptail17,139 records
- Brown Anole16,565 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Texas in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 32,729 of the 404,007 verified snakes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 8.1% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see snakes in Texas?+
July is the 6th busiest month. It is workable, though April and May is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for snakes in Texas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and June, based on 404,007 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Texas?+
The most-recorded species in Texas are Green Anole, Texas Spiny Lizard and Mediterranean House Gecko, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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