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