Ohio
Snakes in Champaign County
9 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Champaign 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 Champaign County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Kirtland's Snake
Clonophis kirtlandii
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Champaign County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Champaign County, Ohio?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Champaign County, Ohio, including Eastern Massasauga. Most snakes in Champaign County, Ohio, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Champaign County, Ohio?
- 9 snake species have verified records in Champaign County, Ohio, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Champaign County, Ohio?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Champaign County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Champaign 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.