Michigan
Snakes in Presque Isle County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Presque Isle County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Every snake recorded in Presque Isle County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Butler's Garter Snake
Thamnophis butleri
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Presque Isle County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Presque Isle County, Michigan?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Presque Isle County, Michigan, including Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Presque Isle County, Michigan, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Presque Isle County, Michigan?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Presque Isle County, Michigan, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Presque Isle County, Michigan?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Presque Isle County, Michigan, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Presque Isle County, Michigan?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.