Utah
Snakes in Beaver County
9 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Beaver 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 Beaver County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
Harmless
Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Sierra Garter Snake
Thamnophis couchii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Beaver County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Beaver County, Utah?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Beaver County, Utah, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Beaver County, Utah, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Beaver County, Utah?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Beaver County, Utah, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Beaver County, Utah?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Beaver County, Utah, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Beaver County, Utah?
- 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.