Snakes in White Pine 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 White Pine County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

▲ Venomous

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Arizona Mountain Kingsnake

Lampropeltis pyromelana

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Desert Nightsnake

Hypsiglena chlorophaea

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Common Coachwhip

Masticophis flagellum

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in White Pine County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in White Pine County, Nevada?

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

How many snake species live in White Pine County, Nevada?

11 snake species have verified records in White Pine County, Nevada, of which 2 are venomous.

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

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in White Pine 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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