Ohio
Snakes in Erie County
13 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Erie County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Prairie RattlesnakeCrotalus viridisVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Every snake recorded in Erie County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Foxsnake
Pantherophis vulpinus
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Butler's Garter Snake
Thamnophis butleri
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Prairie Rattlesnake
Crotalus viridis
Venomous
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Smooth Greensnake
Opheodrys vernalis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Erie County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Erie County, Ohio?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Erie County, Ohio, including Prairie Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Erie County, Ohio, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Erie County, Ohio?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Erie County, Ohio, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Erie County, Ohio?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Erie County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Erie 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.