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