Snakes in Kane 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 Kane County

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Western Patch-nosed Snake

Salvadora hexalepis

Harmless

California King Snake

Lampropeltis californiae

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Desert Nightsnake

Hypsiglena chlorophaea

Harmless

Glossy Snake

Arizona elegans

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Long-nosed Snake

Rhinocheilus lecontei

Harmless

Ground Snake

Sonora semiannulata

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Kane County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Kane County, Utah?

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

How many snake species live in Kane County, Utah?

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

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

The Western Rattlesnake is the most frequently reported snake in Kane County, Utah, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kane 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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