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