California
Snakes in Plumas County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Plumas 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.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Plumas County
Sierra Garter Snake
Thamnophis couchii
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
California Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis zonata
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Common Sharp-tailed Snake
Contia tenuis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Striped Racer
Masticophis lateralis
Harmless
Aquatic Garter Snake
Thamnophis atratus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Plumas County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Plumas County, California?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Plumas County, California, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Plumas County, California, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Plumas County, California?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Plumas County, California, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Plumas County, California?
- The Sierra Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Plumas County, California, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Plumas 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.