Colorado
Snakes in Bent County
15 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Bent County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Bent County
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Speckled Kingsnake
Lampropeltis holbrooki
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Bent County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Bent County, Colorado?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Bent County, Colorado, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Bent County, Colorado, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Bent County, Colorado?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Bent County, Colorado, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Bent County, Colorado?
- The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Bent County, Colorado, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Bent County, Colorado?
- 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.