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