Snakes in Wyoming in July
Yes, July is one of the best months to see snakes in Wyoming. It is the 2nd busiest month of the year, with 725 of the 3,490 sightings logged across the year (20.8%), 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 Wyoming
20.8%
of yearly sightings
725
records in July
#2
busiest month of 12
3,490
verified records a year
June 27.9%, July 20.8%, August 16.1%. Busiest month is June at 27.9%.
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 |
In Wyoming, July carries 20.8% of the year's snakes sightings, about 12.5 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 2nd busiest of the twelve months, out of 10 months with recorded activity.
Activity is easing off from June (27.9%) into July, and it heads toward August (16.1%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so July is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The snakes most often recorded in Wyoming are Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Gopher Snake and Greater Short-horned Lizard. Those counts are annual totals rather than a July split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in July itself.
Which snakes you are most likely to see
- Western Terrestrial Garter Snake1,205 records
- Gopher Snake619 records
- Greater Short-horned Lizard462 records
- Prairie Rattlesnake357 records
- Common Sagebrush Lizard292 records
- North American Racer140 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see snakes in Wyoming in July?+
Yes. July accounts for 725 of the 3,490 verified snakes sightings logged in Wyoming across the year, which is 20.8% of the annual total.
Is July a good time to see snakes in Wyoming?+
July is one of the best months. It ranks 2nd of the year and sits inside the peak window of June, July and May.
What month is best for snakes in Wyoming?+
June is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through June, July and May, based on 3,490 verified observations.
Which snakes are you most likely to see in Wyoming?+
The most-recorded species in Wyoming are Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Gopher Snake and Greater Short-horned Lizard, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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