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