Iowa
Snakes in Black Hawk County
6 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Black Hawk County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Western Foxsnake
Pantherophis ramspotti
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Black Hawk County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Black Hawk County, Iowa?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Black Hawk County, Iowa. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Black Hawk County, Iowa?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Black Hawk County, Iowa.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Black Hawk County, Iowa?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Black Hawk County, Iowa, based on verified wildlife observations.