Iowa
Snakes in Van Buren County
12 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
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.