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- Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake. Crotalus atrox. Identifying Characteristics: Adults typically grow to about 4 feet in length. Coloration ranges from brown, gray, brick red, pinkish, and chalky white.
- Terrestrial Garter Snake. Thamnophis elegans. Identifying Characteristics: Adults range from 18 to 41 inches in length. Most adults have three yellow, light orange, or white stripes; one down their back and two down their sides.
- Valley Garter Snake. Thamnophis sirtalis fitchi. Identifying Characteristics. Adults range from 18 to 55 inches in length. Coloration is brown to black with three yellow stripes: one down the back and one down each side.
- California Kingsnake. Lampropeltis californiae. Identifying Characteristics: Adults range from 36 to 48 inches in length. Most individuals are black or brown, with whitish bands running down their bodies.
- Gophersnake. This is the snake I am most often asked to identify. It is very common in most of the state. Not Dangerous to Humans. Striped Gophersnakes are sometimes found in Northern California.
- Coachwhip (Racer) Common in the desert and southern California coastal region. Sometimes enters suburban yards. Not Dangerous to Humans. Movie. This harmless snake is common in southern California and less common in the San Joaquin Valley and foothills, and is active during the day.
- Sharp-tailed Snake. Many people find these tiny snakes on their property in Northern California and in the Sierra Nevada foothills, often while digging in leaf litter or under rocks or other surface objects.
- California Kingsnake. Common throughout the state. Most have bands or rings around the body, but some have stripes. They can be brown or black with white or yellow bands or stripes.
- Western Rattlesnake
- Red Diamond Rattlesnake
- Sidewinder
- Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake
- Mojave Rattlesnake
- Panamint Rattlesnake
- Western Diamondback Rattlesnake
- Northern Rubber Boa
- Southern Rubber Boa
- Coastal Rosy Boa
Scientific name: Crotalus oreganus Coommon name: Pacific rattlesnake, Western rattlesnake Venomous:Yes The Western Rattlesnake is considered the most dangerous snake in California. It has statewide distribution. Snakes of this species are part of the venomous pit viper snakes group. It’s known to change appearance and diet as it matures. Juveniles ...
Scientific name:Crotalus ruber Common name: Red diamond rattlesnake, red rattlesnake, red diamond snake, red diamond-backed rattlesnake, red rattler, Western diamond rattlesnake Venomous:Yes The Red Diamond Rattlesnake is one of the species known for inhabiting Southern California, Baja California, and islands in the Gulf of California. As its name...
Scientific name: Crotalus cerastes Common name: Horned rattlesnake, sidewinder rattlesnake, sidewinder, Mojave desert sidewinder, sidewinder rattler Venomous:Yes Sidewinders are venomous pit viper snakes. It represents a venomous Rattlesnake that’s mostly encountered in Southern California. This snake species is among the small to medium snakes of ...
Scientific name: Crotalus pyrrhus Common name: Southwestern speckled rattlesnake, bleached rattlesnake, Mitchell’s rattlesnake, pale rattler, pallid rattlesnake, red rattlesnake, speckled rattlesnake, white rattlesnake Venomous:Yes The Southwestern Speckled Rattlesnake is one of the venomous species you can find in Southern California. The species ...
Scientific name: Crotalus scutulatus Common name: Mojave rattlesnake, Mojave green Venomous:Yes The Mojave Rattlesnake is one of the most common Rattlesnakes in California. It grows to a maximum size between 3 and 4.5 feet. Snakes of this type are considered some of the most venomous Rattlesnakes in the world. As its name suggests, the species live...
Scientific name: Crotalus stephensi Common name: Panamint rattlesnake, panamint rattler, Owens Valley rattler, tiger rattlesnake Venomous:Yes The Panamint Rattlesnake is known for its gray coloring and its medium to large size. It grows to a size between 2 to 4 feet and it can be encountered in California and Nevada. The species is characterized by...
Scientific name: Crotalus atrox Common name: Western diamond-backed rattlesnake, adobe snake, Arizona diamond rattlesnake, coon tail, desert diamond-back, desert diamond rattlesnake, fierce rattlesnake, spitting rattlesnake, buzz tail, Texan rattlesnake, Texas diamond-back, Texas rattler Venomous:Yes The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake is one of th...
Scientific name: Charina bottae Common name: Northern rubber boa, Charina bottae Venomous:No The Northern Rubber Boa is a plain-colored snake. It appears almost entirely brown. Snakes of the genus are known to be nocturnal and might not be easily seen during the day when they hide in rodent burrows. Some of these snakes have signs of chewing or bit...
Scientific name: Charina umbratica Common name: Southern rubber boa Venomous:No The Southern Rubber Boa also has a uniform color as the Northern Rubber Boa. This snake is mostly seen in either a light brown or a dark brown color. This snake species is known to live in forests, particularly in hardwood forests. It has excellent agility as it can mov...
Scientific name: Lichanura orcutti Common name: Coastal Rosy Boa Venomous:No Coastal Rosy Boa snakes are now part of the Rosy Boa species. Some people still refer to the Rosy Boa snakes found on the Coast as Coastal Rosy Boa. The species is now part5 of the Rosy Boa genus together with the Desert Rosy Boa. While geographic limits apply, it turns ou...
Mar 23, 2022 · In this article, we’ll take a closer look at: The most common species in the area. How to react when you discover a snake. How to identify the venomous snakes in the area. The basics of identifying California herps (snakes and reptiles) We’ll also share a set of useful resources at the end of the article.
Jun 8, 2023 · Rattlesnake season in California starts as early as March and runs through October. Find out below how to recognize and avoid rattlesnakes, and how to treat a rattlesnake bite. Over 8,000 instances of rattlesnake bites are reported each year in the United States but less than a dozen are fatal.
Aug 17, 2023 · From legends of Old West lore like the Western Diamondback Snake to the dizzying dancers of the desert, the Sidewinder, there is great variety of poisonous snakes in California to enjoy (from a distance- of course!). Not all poisonous snakes in California cause a life-threatening danger to humans.
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Oct 11, 2022 · 45 Snakes in Southern California- Your Complete Guide + Pics & Identification Tips. Sharlene Earnshaw. Last updated: October 11, 2022. When most people see snakes near a hiking trail, they run from them.
