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