Iowa
Snakes in Lucas County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Lucas County
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Prairie Kingsnake
Lampropeltis calligaster
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Graham's Crawfish Snake
Regina grahamii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lucas County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lucas County, Iowa?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Lucas County, Iowa. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Lucas County, Iowa?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Lucas County, Iowa.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lucas County, Iowa?
- The Western Ribbon Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lucas County, Iowa, based on verified wildlife observations.