Ohio
Snakes in Ross County
13 species have been documented here, 2 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Ross County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Timber RattlesnakeCrotalus horridusVenomousHeavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Ross County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Rough Greensnake
Opheodrys aestivus
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Ross County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Ross County, Ohio?
- Yes. 2 venomous snake species have verified records in Ross County, Ohio, including Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Ross County, Ohio, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Ross County, Ohio?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Ross County, Ohio, of which 2 are venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Ross County, Ohio?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Ross County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Ross 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.