Snakes in Inyo County

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  Sidewinder

  Crotalus cerastes

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Panamint Rattlesnake

  Crotalus stephensi

  ▲ Venomous

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

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  Speckled Rattlesnake

  Crotalus mitchellii

  ▲ Venomous

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

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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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  Mojave Rattlesnake

  Crotalus scutulatus

  ▲ Venomous

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

Every snake recorded in Inyo County

Sidewinder

Crotalus cerastes

▲ Venomous

Panamint Rattlesnake

Crotalus stephensi

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Western Leaf-nosed Snake

Phyllorhynchus decurtatus

Harmless

Western Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora hexalepis

Harmless

Mojave Shovelnose Snake

Sonora occipitalis

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

California King Snake

Lampropeltis californiae

Harmless

Speckled Rattlesnake

Crotalus mitchellii

▲ Venomous

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Western Glossy Snake

Arizona occidentalis

Harmless

Western Threadsnake

Rena humilis

Harmless

Desert Nightsnake

Hypsiglena chlorophaea

Harmless

California Lyresnake

Trimorphodon lyrophanes

Harmless

Southwestern Blackhead Snake

Tantilla hobartsmithi

Harmless

Coastal Rosy Boa

Lichanura orcutti

Harmless

Sierra Garter Snake

Thamnophis couchii

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Desert Rosy Boa

Lichanura trivirgata

Harmless

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

▲ Venomous

Northern Rubber Boa

Charina bottae

Harmless

Mojave Rattlesnake

Crotalus scutulatus

▲ Venomous

Striped Racer

Masticophis lateralis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Inyo County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Inyo County, California?

Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Inyo County, California, including Sidewinder, Panamint Rattlesnake, Speckled Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Inyo County, California, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Inyo County, California?

20+ snake species have verified records in Inyo County, California, of which 5 are venomous.

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

The Sidewinder is the most frequently reported snake in Inyo County, California, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Inyo 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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