Colorado
Snakes in La Plata County
6 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in La Plata 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 La Plata County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in La Plata County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in La Plata County, Colorado?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in La Plata County, Colorado, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in La Plata County, Colorado, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in La Plata County, Colorado?
- 6 snake species have verified records in La Plata County, Colorado, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in La Plata County, Colorado?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in La Plata County, Colorado, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in La Plata 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.