Best Time to See Snakes in Wyoming
June, July and May is the best time to see snakes in Wyoming. Based on 3,490 verified iNaturalist observations, here is exactly when snakes are most active across the year in Wyoming.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
3,490 verified observations of snakes in Wyoming, recorded across 10 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When snakes are recorded in Wyoming
Peak month
June
975 records (27.9% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 0% |
| February | 0 | 0% |
| March | 9 | 0.3% |
| April | 80 | 2.3% |
| Maypeak | 700 | 20.1% |
| Junepeak | 975 | 27.9% |
| Julypeak | 725 | 20.8% |
| August | 561 | 16.1% |
| September | 357 | 10.2% |
| October | 80 | 2.3% |
| November | 2 | 0.1% |
| December | 1 | 0% |
Snakes you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Western Terrestrial Garter Snake | 1,205 |
| Gopher Snake | 619 |
| Greater Short-horned Lizard | 462 |
| Prairie Rattlesnake | 357 |
| Common Sagebrush Lizard | 292 |
| North American Racer | 140 |
| Plains Hognose Snake | 89 |
| Northern Rubber Boa | 43 |
Sightings of snakes in Wyoming peak in June, when 975 of the year's 3,490 verified observations are logged — about 27.9% of the annual total. Activity stays high through June, July and May.
The quietest stretch is January, February and December, when snakes are hardest to find — no verified records exist for January. If a reliable sighting matters, plan around the peak window rather than the off-season.
The snakes you are most likely to encounter in Wyoming are Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Gopher Snake and Greater Short-horned Lizard — the most-recorded species in the state. Each keeps its own seasonal rhythm, but the month-by-month pattern above reflects every reported sighting together.
Where to go
Best places to see snakes in Wyoming
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area — National Recreation Area
- Devils Tower National Monument — National Monument
- Fossil Butte National Monument — National Monument
- Grand Teton National Park — National Park
- Yellowstone National Park — National Park
- California National Historic Trail — National Historic Trail
Plan your snake trip in Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best month to see snakes in Wyoming?+
June is the single best month, and the broader peak window runs through June, July and May, based on 3,490 verified iNaturalist observations.
When are snakes hardest to see in Wyoming?+
January is the quietest month for snakes in Wyoming, with no verified records on iNaturalist.
Are snakes active year-round in Wyoming?+
Snakes are recorded in 10 of 12 months in Wyoming, concentrated around June and July.
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