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