Iowa
Snakes in Adams County
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Adams County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Adams County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Adams County, Iowa?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Adams County, Iowa. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Adams County, Iowa?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Adams County, Iowa.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Adams County, Iowa?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Adams County, Iowa, based on verified wildlife observations.