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