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