Iowa
Snakes in Des Moines County
9 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Des Moines County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Diamondback Watersnake
Nerodia rhombifer
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Des Moines County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Des Moines County, Iowa?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Des Moines County, Iowa. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Des Moines County, Iowa?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Des Moines County, Iowa.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Des Moines County, Iowa?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Des Moines County, Iowa, based on verified wildlife observations.