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