Ohio
Snakes in Licking County
12 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Licking County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern MassasaugaSistrurus catenatusVenomousStout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Licking County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Butler's Garter Snake
Thamnophis butleri
Harmless
Eastern Massasauga
Sistrurus catenatus
Venomous
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Licking County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Licking County, Ohio?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Licking County, Ohio, including Eastern Massasauga, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Licking County, Ohio, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Licking County, Ohio?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Licking County, Ohio, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Licking County, Ohio?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Licking County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Licking 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.