Snakes in Utah in May
Yes, May is one of the best months to see snakes in Utah. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 10,745 of the 43,387 sightings logged across the year (24.8%), 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 Utah
24.8%
of yearly sightings
10,745
records in May
#1
busiest month of 12
43,387
verified records a year
April 11.7%, May 24.8%, June 19.2%. 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, May carries 24.8% of the year's snakes sightings, about 16.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from April (11.7%) into May, and it heads toward June (19.2%) 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 Utah are Common Side-blotched Lizard, Plateau Fence Lizard and Gopher Snake. 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
- 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 May?+
Yes. May accounts for 10,745 of the 43,387 verified snakes sightings logged in Utah across the year, which is 24.8% of the annual total.
Is May a good time to see snakes in Utah?+
May is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of May, June and September.
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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