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