California
Snakes in El Dorado County
15 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in El Dorado County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in El Dorado County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Common Sharp-tailed Snake
Contia tenuis
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Sierra Garter Snake
Thamnophis couchii
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Striped Racer
Masticophis lateralis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
California Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis zonata
Harmless
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Aquatic Garter Snake
Thamnophis atratus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in El Dorado County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in El Dorado County, California?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in El Dorado County, California, including Western Rattlesnake. Most snakes in El Dorado County, California, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in El Dorado County, California?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in El Dorado County, California, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in El Dorado County, California?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in El Dorado County, California, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in El Dorado County, California?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.