Utah
Snakes in Salt Lake County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
Harmless
Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Salt Lake County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Salt Lake County, Utah?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Salt Lake County, Utah, including Western Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Salt Lake County, Utah, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Salt Lake County, Utah?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Salt Lake County, Utah, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Salt Lake County, Utah?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Salt Lake County, Utah, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Salt Lake 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.