Oregon
Snakes in Clackamas County
7 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Clackamas County
Northwestern Garter Snake
Thamnophis ordinoides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Clackamas County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Clackamas County, Oregon?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Clackamas County, Oregon. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Clackamas County, Oregon?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Clackamas County, Oregon.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Clackamas County, Oregon?
- The Northwestern Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Clackamas County, Oregon, based on verified wildlife observations.