Nevada
Snakes in Esmeralda County
15 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Esmeralda County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Panamint RattlesnakeCrotalus stephensiVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Speckled RattlesnakeCrotalus mitchelliiVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
SidewinderCrotalus cerastesVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Esmeralda County
Panamint Rattlesnake
Crotalus stephensi
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Speckled Rattlesnake
Crotalus mitchellii
Venomous
Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes
Venomous
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Harmless
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
Harmless
Mojave Shovelnose Snake
Sonora occipitalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Esmeralda County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Esmeralda County, Nevada, including Panamint Rattlesnake, Speckled Rattlesnake, Sidewinder. Most snakes in Esmeralda County, Nevada, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Esmeralda County, Nevada, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Esmeralda County, Nevada?
- The Panamint Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Esmeralda County, Nevada, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Esmeralda 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.