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