New York
Snakes in Lake Ontario County
8 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Lake Ontario County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis saurita
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Lake Ontario County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Lake Ontario County, New York?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Lake Ontario County, New York. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Lake Ontario County, New York?
- 8 snake species have verified records in Lake Ontario County, New York.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Lake Ontario County, New York?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Lake Ontario County, New York, based on verified wildlife observations.