Michigan
Snakes in Benzie County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Benzie County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Benzie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Benzie County, Michigan?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Benzie County, Michigan. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Benzie County, Michigan?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Benzie County, Michigan.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Benzie County, Michigan?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Benzie County, Michigan, based on verified wildlife observations.