Snakes in Lake Erie County

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  Timber Rattlesnake

  Crotalus horridus

  ▲ Venomous

  Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.

Every snake recorded in Lake Erie County

Common Watersnake

Nerodia sipedon

Harmless

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Harmless

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

Harmless

Eastern Foxsnake

Pantherophis vulpinus

Harmless

North American Racer

Coluber constrictor

Harmless

Queensnake

Regina septemvittata

Harmless

Butler's Garter Snake

Thamnophis butleri

Harmless

Gray Ratsnake

Pantherophis spiloides

Harmless

Common Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis saurita

Harmless

Ring-necked Snake

Diadophis punctatus

Harmless

Short-headed Garter Snake

Thamnophis brachystoma

Harmless

Red-bellied Snake

Storeria occipitomaculata

Harmless

Eastern Milksnake

Lampropeltis triangulum

Harmless

Timber Rattlesnake

Crotalus horridus

▲ Venomous

Eastern Hognose Snake

Heterodon platirhinos

Harmless

Smooth Greensnake

Opheodrys vernalis

Harmless

Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.

Snakes in Lake Erie County: FAQ

Are there venomous snakes in Lake Erie County, Ohio?

Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Lake Erie County, Ohio, including Timber Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Lake Erie County, Ohio, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Lake Erie County, Ohio?

10+ snake species have verified records in Lake Erie County, Ohio, of which 1 is venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Lake Erie County, Ohio?

The Common Watersnake is the most frequently reported snake in Lake Erie County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Lake 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.

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