Montana
Snakes in Missoula County
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Missoula County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Missoula County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Missoula County, Montana?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Missoula County, Montana. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Missoula County, Montana?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Missoula County, Montana.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Missoula County, Montana?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Missoula County, Montana, based on verified wildlife observations.