Snakes in Moffat County

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Western Rattlesnake

  Crotalus oreganus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Moffat County

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

▲ Venomous

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Moffat County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Moffat County, Colorado?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Moffat County, Colorado, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Moffat County, Colorado, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Moffat County, Colorado?

11 snake species have verified records in Moffat County, Colorado, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Moffat County, Colorado?

The Prairie Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Moffat County, Colorado, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Moffat 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.

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