Utah
Snakes in Washington County
25 species have been documented here, 5 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Washington 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.
SidewinderCrotalus cerastesVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Mojave RattlesnakeCrotalus scutulatusVenomousHeavy 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.
Southwestern Speckled RattlesnakeCrotalus pyrrhusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Washington County
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Ground Snake
Sonora semiannulata
Harmless
California King Snake
Lampropeltis californiae
Harmless
Common Coachwhip
Masticophis flagellum
Harmless
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Harmless
Long-nosed Snake
Rhinocheilus lecontei
Harmless
Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes
Venomous
Glossy Snake
Arizona elegans
Harmless
Mojave Rattlesnake
Crotalus scutulatus
Venomous
Desert Nightsnake
Hypsiglena chlorophaea
Harmless
Western Patch-nosed Snake
Salvadora hexalepis
Harmless
Sonoran Lyre Snake
Trimorphodon lambda
Harmless
Southwestern Blackhead Snake
Tantilla hobartsmithi
Harmless
Western Glossy Snake
Arizona occidentalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Arizona Mountain Kingsnake
Lampropeltis pyromelana
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake
Crotalus pyrrhus
Venomous
Pine Snake
Pituophis melanoleucus
Harmless
Coast Night Snake
Hypsiglena ochrorhynchus
Harmless
Western Threadsnake
Rena humilis
Harmless
Sierra Garter Snake
Thamnophis couchii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Washington County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Washington County, Utah?
- Yes. 5 venomous snake species have verified records in Washington County, Utah, including Western Rattlesnake, Sidewinder, Mojave Rattlesnake, Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Washington County, Utah, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Washington County, Utah?
- 20+ snake species have verified records in Washington County, Utah, of which 5 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Washington County, Utah?
- The Gopher Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Washington County, Utah, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Washington 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.