Ohio
Snakes in Athens County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Athens 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.
Every snake recorded in Athens County
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Athens County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Athens County, Ohio?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Athens County, Ohio, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Athens County, Ohio, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Athens County, Ohio?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Athens County, Ohio, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Athens County, Ohio?
- The Gray Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Athens County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Athens 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.