Iowa records
Gopher Snake in Iowa
HarmlessPituophis catenifer
Yes. The Gopher Snake has been recorded in 42 Iowa counties. It is non-venomous (harmless). Large, blotched, with a slightly pointed snout and keeled scales — no rattle.
Iowa counties with Gopher Snake records
42 listedSee the full Gopher Snake profile or all snakes in Iowa.