Ohio
Snakes in Adams County
17 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Adams County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Adams County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Adams County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Adams County, Ohio?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Adams County, Ohio, including Eastern Copperhead, Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Adams County, Ohio, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Adams County, Ohio?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Adams County, Ohio, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Adams County, Ohio?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Adams County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Adams County, Ohio?
- 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.