Nevada
Snakes in Mineral County
14 species have been documented here, 3 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Mineral 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.
Panamint RattlesnakeCrotalus stephensiVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Mineral County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Panamint Rattlesnake
Crotalus stephensi
Venomous
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Mineral County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Mineral County, Nevada?
- Yes. 3 venomous snake species have verified records in Mineral County, Nevada, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake, Panamint Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Mineral County, Nevada, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Mineral County, Nevada?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Mineral County, Nevada, of which 3 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Mineral County, Nevada?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Mineral County, Nevada, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Mineral 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.