Iowa
Snakes in Wapello County
4 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Wapello County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Lined Snake
Tropidoclonion lineatum
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wapello County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wapello County, Iowa?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Wapello County, Iowa. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Wapello County, Iowa?
- 4 snake species have verified records in Wapello County, Iowa.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wapello County, Iowa?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Wapello County, Iowa, based on verified wildlife observations.