Snakes in Texas in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see snakes in Texas. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 66,491 of the 404,007 sightings logged across the year (16.5%), 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.
Peak month for snakes in Texas
16.5%
of yearly sightings
66,491
records in May
#2
busiest month of 12
404,007
verified records a year
April 19.3%, May 16.5%, June 11.7%. 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, May carries 16.5% of the year's snakes sightings, about 8.2 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from April (19.3%) into May, and it heads toward June (11.7%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so May 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 May split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in May 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 66,491 of the 404,007 verified snakes sightings logged in Texas across the year, which is 16.5% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see snakes in Texas?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd 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.
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