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