Utah
Snakes in Carbon County
8 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Carbon 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 Carbon County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Carbon County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Carbon County, Utah?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Carbon County, Utah, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Carbon County, Utah, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Carbon County, Utah?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Carbon County, Utah, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Carbon County, Utah?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Carbon County, Utah, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Carbon 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.