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