Snakes in Lyon County

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  Western Rattlesnake

  Crotalus oreganus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Lyon County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

▲ Venomous

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Western Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora hexalepis

Harmless

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

California King Snake

Lampropeltis californiae

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Eastern Kingsnake

Lampropeltis getula

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lyon County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lyon County, Nevada?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lyon County, Nevada, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lyon County, Nevada, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lyon County, Nevada?

10+ snake species have verified records in Lyon County, Nevada, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Lyon County, Nevada?

The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lyon County, Nevada, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lyon 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.

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