Nevada
Snakes in Elko County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Elko County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Western RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Elko County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Elko County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Elko County, Nevada?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Elko County, Nevada, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Elko County, Nevada, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Elko County, Nevada?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Elko County, Nevada, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Elko County, Nevada?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Elko County, Nevada, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Elko County, Nevada?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.