Colorado
Snakes in Gilpin County
2 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Gilpin County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Gilpin County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Gilpin County, Colorado?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Gilpin County, Colorado. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Gilpin County, Colorado?
- 2 snake species have verified records in Gilpin County, Colorado.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Gilpin County, Colorado?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Gilpin County, Colorado, based on verified wildlife observations.