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