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