Snakes in Glenn County

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  Western Rattlesnake

  Crotalus oreganus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Glenn County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Aquatic Garter Snake

Thamnophis atratus

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

▲ Venomous

California King Snake

Lampropeltis californiae

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Giant Garter Snake

Thamnophis gigas

Harmless

Common Sharp-tailed Snake

Contia tenuis

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Striped Racer

Masticophis lateralis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Glenn County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Glenn County, California?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Glenn County, California, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Glenn County, California, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Glenn County, California?

10+ snake species have verified records in Glenn County, California, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Glenn County, California?

The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Glenn County, California, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Glenn 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.

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