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