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