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