Oregon
Snakes in Lane County
11 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Lane 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.
Every snake recorded in Lane County
Northwestern Garter Snake
Thamnophis ordinoides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Common Sharp-tailed Snake
Contia tenuis
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lane County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lane County, Oregon?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Lane County, Oregon, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lane County, Oregon, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Lane County, Oregon?
- 11 snake species have verified records in Lane County, Oregon, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lane County, Oregon?
- The Northwestern Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lane County, Oregon, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lane County, Oregon?
- 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.