Ohio
Snakes in Jackson County
10 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Jackson County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Jackson County
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Black Kingsnake
Lampropeltis nigra
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Jackson County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Jackson County, Ohio?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Jackson County, Ohio, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Jackson County, Ohio, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Jackson County, Ohio?
- 10 snake species have verified records in Jackson County, Ohio, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Jackson County, Ohio?
- The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Jackson County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Jackson 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.