Snakes in Grand County

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  Western Rattlesnake

  Crotalus oreganus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

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  Prairie Rattlesnake

  Crotalus viridis

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Grand County

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

▲ Venomous

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Black-necked Garter Snake

Thamnophis cyrtopsis

Harmless

Great Plains Ratsnake

Pantherophis emoryi

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Desert Nightsnake

Hypsiglena chlorophaea

Harmless

Southwestern Blackhead Snake

Tantilla hobartsmithi

Harmless

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Harmless

Western Milksnake

Lampropeltis gentilis

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Grand County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Grand County, Utah?

Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Grand County, Utah, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Grand County, Utah, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Grand County, Utah?

10+ snake species have verified records in Grand County, Utah, of which 2 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Grand County, Utah?

The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Grand County, Utah, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Grand 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.

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