Colorado
Snakes in Logan County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Logan 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 Logan County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plains Hognose Snake
Heterodon nasicus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Logan County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Logan County, Colorado?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Logan County, Colorado, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Logan County, Colorado, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Logan County, Colorado?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Logan County, Colorado, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Logan County, Colorado?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Logan County, Colorado, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Logan 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.