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