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