Wyoming
Snakes in Carbon County
6 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Carbon County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Western RattlesnakeCrotalus oreganusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Carbon County
Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Thamnophis elegans
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gopher Snake
Pituophis catenifer
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Western Rattlesnake
Crotalus oreganus
Venomous
Plains Garter Snake
Thamnophis radix
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Carbon County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Carbon County, Wyoming?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Carbon County, Wyoming, including Prairie Rattlesnake, Western Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Carbon County, Wyoming, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Carbon County, Wyoming?
- 6 snake species have verified records in Carbon County, Wyoming, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Carbon County, Wyoming?
- The Western Terrestrial Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Carbon County, Wyoming, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Carbon County, Wyoming?
- 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.