Know the dangerous ones
Venomous snakes in Preble County, Ohio
1 venomous snake species have verified records in Preble County. Learn to recognize each one, and know what to do if you are bitten.
Field entries
Sistrurus tergeminus Western MassasaugaVenomousSistrurus tergeminus
How to identify
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.
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