Utah
Snakes in Wasatch County
7 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Wasatch 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.
Every snake recorded in Wasatch County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Northern Rubber Boa
Charina bottae
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Western Milksnake
Lampropeltis gentilis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Wasatch County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Wasatch County, Utah?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Wasatch County, Utah, including Western Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Wasatch County, Utah, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Wasatch County, Utah?
- 7 snake species have verified records in Wasatch County, Utah, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Wasatch County, Utah?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Wasatch County, Utah, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Wasatch 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.