Colorado
Snakes in Las Animas County
21 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Las Animas 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 Las Animas County
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Black-headed Snake
Tantilla nigriceps
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Great Plains Ground Snake
Sonora episcopa
Harmless
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Chihuahuan Nightsnake
Hypsiglena jani
Harmless
Great Plains Ratsnake
Pantherophis emoryi
Harmless
Black-necked Garter Snake
Thamnophis cyrtopsis
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Las Animas County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Las Animas County, Colorado?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Las Animas County, Colorado, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Las Animas County, Colorado, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Las Animas County, Colorado?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Las Animas County, Colorado, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Las Animas County, Colorado?
- The Lined Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Las Animas County, Colorado, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Las Animas 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.