California
Snakes in Sacramento County
11 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Sacramento 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 Sacramento County
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Sharp-tailed Snake
Contia tenuis
Harmless
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Giant Garter Snake
Thamnophis gigas
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Banded Watersnake
Nerodia fasciata
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Sacramento County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Sacramento County, California?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Sacramento County, California, including Western Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Sacramento County, California, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Sacramento County, California?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Sacramento County, California, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Sacramento County, California?
- The Western Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Sacramento County, California, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Sacramento 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.