Snakes in Utah in April
Yes, April is a good month to see snakes in Utah. It is the 4th busiest month of the year, with 5,066 of the 43,387 sightings logged across the year (11.7%), 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 Utah
11.7%
of yearly sightings
5,066
records in April
#4
busiest month of 12
43,387
verified records a year
March 4%, April 11.7%, May 24.8%. Busiest month is May at 24.8%.
43,387 verified observations of snakes in Utah, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Utah
Peak month
May
10,745 records (24.8% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 57 | 0.1% |
| February | 254 | 0.6% |
| March | 1,740 | 4% |
| April | 5,066 | 11.7% |
| Maypeak | 10,745 | 24.8% |
| Junepeak | 8,311 | 19.2% |
| July | 4,877 | 11.2% |
| August | 4,134 | 9.5% |
| Septemberpeak | 5,454 | 12.6% |
| October | 2,308 | 5.3% |
| November | 378 | 0.9% |
| December | 63 | 0.1% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Common Side-blotched Lizard | 7,872 |
| Plateau Fence Lizard | 4,267 |
| Gopher Snake | 3,626 |
| Common Sagebrush Lizard | 3,512 |
| Western Terrestrial Garter Snake | 3,502 |
| Western Whiptail | 3,199 |
| Western Rattlesnake | 2,588 |
| Desert Spiny Lizard | 2,344 |
In Utah, April carries 11.7% of the year's snakes sightings, about 3.4 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 March (4%) into April, and it heads toward May (24.8%) after. The busiest month is May (24.8%), so if timing is flexible, that window is the safer bet.
The snakes most often recorded in Utah are Common Side-blotched Lizard, Plateau Fence Lizard and Gopher Snake. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which snakes you are most likely to see
- Common Side-blotched Lizard7,872 records
- Plateau Fence Lizard4,267 records
- Gopher Snake3,626 records
- Common Sagebrush Lizard3,512 records
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake3,502 records
- Western Whiptail3,199 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Utah in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 5,066 of the 43,387 verified snakes sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 11.7% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see snakes in Utah?+
April is the 4th busiest month. It is workable, though May and June is the stronger window for a reliable sighting.
What month is best for snakes in Utah?+
May is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through May, June and September, based on 43,387 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Utah?+
The most-recorded species in Utah are Common Side-blotched Lizard, Plateau Fence Lizard and Gopher Snake, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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