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