Snakes in Texas in June

Yes, June is one of the best months to see snakes in Texas. It is the 3rd busiest month of the year, with 47,140 of the 404,007 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), based on verified iNaturalist records.

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By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.

Green Anole photographed in TexasMediterranean House Gecko photographed in TexasPlain-bellied Watersnake photographed in Texas
Photos by iNaturalist observers, used under Creative Commons.

Peak month for snakes in Texas

11.7%

of yearly sightings

47,140

records in June

#3

busiest month of 12

404,007

verified records a year

May 16.5%, June 11.7%, July 8.1%. Busiest month is April at 19.3%.

Best months: April, May, June

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)

Quietest month

January

4,961 records

MonthObservationsShare
January4,9611.2%
February9,7622.4%
March39,6059.8%
Aprilpeak78,05319.3%
Maypeak66,49116.5%
Junepeak47,14011.7%
July32,7298.1%
August31,0857.7%
September38,5269.5%
October30,5517.6%
November17,1714.3%
December7,9332%

Snakes you are most likely to see

SpeciesVerified observations
Green Anole52,562
Texas Spiny Lizard37,123
Mediterranean House Gecko24,320
Western Ratsnake18,130
Common Spotted Whiptail17,139
Brown Anole16,565
Plain-bellied Watersnake14,866
Western Ribbon Snake14,555

In Texas, June carries 11.7% of the year's snakes sightings, about 3.4 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 3rd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.

Activity is easing off from May (16.5%) into June, and it heads toward July (8.1%) 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 Texas are Green Anole, Texas Spiny Lizard and Mediterranean House Gecko. 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

  • 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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Plan your snake trip in Texas

Start with live tours near Amistad National Recreation Area, then compare a nearby stay and a broader wildlife backup before you lock in the trip.

Gear to see them

Frequently asked questions

Can you see snakes in Texas in June?+

Yes. June accounts for 47,140 of the 404,007 verified snakes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.

Is June a good time to see snakes in Texas?+

June is one of the best months. It ranks 3rd of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and June.

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.