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