Colorado
Snakes in Montrose County
7 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Montrose County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Montrose County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Montrose County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Montrose County, Colorado?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Montrose County, Colorado, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Montrose County, Colorado, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Montrose County, Colorado?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Montrose County, Colorado, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Montrose County, Colorado?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Montrose County, Colorado, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Montrose 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.