Snakes in Kittitas 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 Kittitas County

Western Rattlesnake

Crotalus oreganus

▲ Venomous

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Harmless

Western Terrestrial Garter Snake

Thamnophis elegans

Harmless

Prairie Rattlesnake

Crotalus viridis

▲ Venomous

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

Northern Rubber Boa

Charina bottae

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Northwestern Garter Snake

Thamnophis ordinoides

Harmless

Common Sharp-tailed Snake

Contia tenuis

Harmless

Desert Nightsnake

Hypsiglena chlorophaea

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Striped Whipsnake

Masticophis taeniatus

Harmless

Pine Snake

Pituophis melanoleucus

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Kittitas County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Kittitas County, Washington?

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

How many snake species live in Kittitas County, Washington?

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

What is the most commonly seen snake in Kittitas County, Washington?

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

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kittitas County, Washington?

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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